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Human beings are the most adaptive creatures on the planet.
The life of a tree is a story of survival and resilience.
The story of cancer is a story of survival.
Adaptation is the key to survival.

From What Doesn't Kill Us by Scott Carney

The history of life on Earth is a history of survival.
Understanding our environment is key to survival.

From The Invention of Air by Steven Johnson

Life 3.0 is about more than just survival; it's about thriving.

From Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark

The drive for self-preservation is the most powerful force in human behavior.
Understanding the implications of superintelligence is crucial for our survival.

From Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom

The key to our survival is the ability to adapt.

From The Future of Humanity by Michio Kaku

Adaptability is essential in a rapidly changing world.

From Out of the Ether by Matthew Leising

Homo sapiens are the most adaptable of all species.
Altruism is not a selfless act; it is a strategy for survival.

From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins

The law of Nature tells us that the weak must perish.
Survival will depend on one's ability to navigate the new landscape.
Innovation is critical for the survival of cities and companies alike.
It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.

From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley

Longitude is a matter of life and death for sailors.

From Longitude by Dava Sobel

We are survival machines – robot vehicles blindly programmed to preserve the selfish molecules known as genes.

From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins

Love is a strategy for survival.

From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley

Without salt, we would not be able to survive.
In a post-cataclysm world, the preservation of information is paramount.
Knowledge is the key to survival and the foundation upon which to rebuild.
Salt can preserve food and life.
The essence of life is to pass on our genes.

From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins

The only way to survive is to be the first to pull the trigger.

From The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

Homo sapiens are the most adaptable creatures on Earth.
Adapt to survive.

From Legacy by James Kerr

We must understand the basics of science to thrive in a new world.
A tree can live for thousands of years, adapting to its environment.
In the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.
The Dead Sea Scrolls were hidden in caves to protect them from destruction.
Genes exist in a world of competing genes.

From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins

The only way to survive is to be free.
It is the struggle for existence that drives evolution.

From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley

Without salt, we would die.
They can change color and texture, blending into their surroundings.
History is written by the survivors.
It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.
A theory’s survival against opposition speaks volumes about its foundation.
Life evolves by the differential survival of replicating entities.

From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins

The evolutionary arms race is a fundamental aspect of life.

From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley

In the jungle, survival was a daily battle against nature.
We are the descendants of those who were successful at attracting mates.

From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley

The ability to adapt is a crucial element of survival.
It is not the strongest of the species that survive, but the one most responsive to change.

From The Odyssey by Homer

The skills required for survival will change as the environment shifts.
Adaptability is the key to survival in a changing world.

From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio

Mushrooms represent resilience, thriving in environments where few others can.
To be a black person in America was to live in a world of constant vigilance.
Resilience in systems is often a function of their complexity and adaptability.
In the game of evolution, the stakes are life and death.

From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley

Jewish history is marked by a continuous struggle for survival and identity.
It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.
Civilization is a delicate construct, supported by a vast array of technologies.
Every mushroom tells a story, a tale of survival and adaptation.
They adapt to their environment.
It was about survival in a ruthless environment.
We are survival machines - robot vehicles blindly programmed to preserve the selfish molecules known as genes.

From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins

In a world of platforms, agility and adaptability are critical for survival.
It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.

From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins