Eventually we'll realize that if we destroy the ecosystem, we destroy ourselves.

When I worked on the polio vaccine, I had a theory. I guided each [experiment] by imagining myself in the phenomenon in which I was interested. The intuitive realm . . . the realm of the imagination guides my thinking.

Eventually we'll realize that if we destroy the ecosystem, we destroy ourselves.

My job is to help people see what I see. If it's of value, fine. And, if it's not of value, then at least I've done what I can do.

I speak about universal evolution and teleological evolution, because I think the process of evolution reflects the wisdom of nature. I see the need for wisdom to become operative. We need to try to put all of these things together in what I call an evolutionary philosophy of our time.

The art of science is as important as so-called technical science. You need both. It's this combination that must be recognized and acknowledged and valued.

I think of the need for more wisdom in the world, to deal with the knowledge that we have. At one time we had wisdom, but little knowledge. Now we have a great deal of knowledge, but do we have enough wisdom to deal with that knowledge?