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"In the end, our society will be defined not only by what we create, but by what we refuse to destroy" -- John C. Sawhill


For biologist   January 16, 2004
Unfortunately this book was a little over my head. The book started off with a good point on extinction but then started to get into biological terms that made me lose my interested in the point the author was trying to make.
I think this book would be a good read for individuals that want to understand the future of life for species.
Enjoy the read.


What's happening to our world?   January 5, 2004
There are many species in the world. There are all different types of species, living in all different types of habitats. But how long will they be around? There is only a fraction of the original number of species that once existed on the Earth's land and in the oceans. Why are so many species coming to extinction so quickly? HIPPO is the answer. HIPPO is the reason created by "conservation biologists." HIPPO gives explanation for the disappearing of species. HIPPO is just one of the many things explained in this book.

In Edward O. Wilson's book, The Future of Life, the future of life on Earth is questioned. Wilson, and other professionals, look at statistics and find the patterns to predict the future. By following the patterns, they are able to predict how long a species is expected to survive in the wild. Also, the size of the population of humanity will change over time. Wilson looks at all of the different scenarios, which results in the many different possible outcomes.

Through looking at many studies it has become evident that the human species is responsible for most of the extinction of species. People come in and ruin habitats, such as the rainforests. They also hunt the animals and introduce alien species, which crowd out or kill out the native species of a land. Although now, many attempts at saving the mass extinction have started, it will take some time to be effective and at the current rates, it is too late. However, Wilson hopes that with reading this book, more attempts will be made. We must increase the conservation and decrease the destruction of species. The flora and fauna of our world need our help. We created the problem and now we must help to fix it.

Read The Future of Life, by Edward O. Wilson, to find out what's going on in your world, to learn about the mass extinction occurring as we speak. Read about Wilson's solution and how you could help. Learn about the species soon to be lost to extinction. The book goes into great detail about many different situations and the trouble that the world is in. An interesting piece of literature, which will hopefully spread the dangerous situation of the Earth as we know it.


Very interesting even for a independent w/ Republican ideals   January 5, 2004
I found this book fascinating and scary. I also got bogged down in some of the minutia(sp?) of the biology. I appreciated this book because Wilson sees both sides but then has the credibility and more importantly, knowledge to prove his critics wrong. Very good book to read no matter where you stand, but to be honest I had a hard time finishing it.


necessary   December 13, 2003
Whether we like informational books or not, sometimes we need to read them so we're aware of what's going on in the world. The Future of Life is a presentation of what the world is coming to (something bad), and what can be done to stop it. If you're a stickler for nature and wildlife, Edward Wilson will strike home with you. If you hate environmentalism with a passion, this book will only upset you. But I implore everyone to at least skim through it because... well... the deterioration of Earth is something we can't hide anymore. However, after Chapter 3, the book begins a gradual decline until, by the last chapter, you've lost all interest. But the interest you gained in previous chapters is worth it.