Each species is a masterpiece, a creation assembled with extreme care and genius.

If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed ten thousand years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos.

To the extent that philosophical positions both confuse us and close doors to further inquiry, they are likely to be wrong.

One planet, one experiment.

To be anthropocentric is to remain unaware of the limits of human nature, the significance of biological processes underlying human behavior, and the deeper meaning of long-term genetic evolution.

Ninety-nine percent of all species that ever lived are now extinct.

What we need is an electronic encyclopedia of life, with one page for each species. On each page is given everything known about that species.