Edward O. Wilson on the Evolution of Social Behaviors

Edward O. Wilson, professor emeritus at Harvard University, is the influential naturalist and evolutionary theorist who introduced the concept of “sociobiology,” as well as one of the world’s leading experts on ants. Here, he explains the relevance of evolved insect behaviors to human nature. Read the full interview at: Video by Ken Richardson for Quanta Magazine Facebook: Twitter: Sign up for our weekly newsletter: