A Reason for Growth

We humans are such a self-centered species that we seldom stop to acknowledge or appreciate the importance of other living organisms in our environment. Our prowess in science and technology has given us unparalleled control over our physical environment, and as a result, we have developed an inflated view of our own importance in the web of life. Although we have learned to use tools, dam rivers, level mountains, and harness atomic power, we are still dependent on Mother Nature for the countl