#survival
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The story of cancer is a story of survival.
Innovation is critical for the survival of cities and companies alike.
From Scale: The Universal Laws of Life and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies by Geoffrey West
Civilization is a delicate construct, supported by a vast array of technologies.
From The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm by Lewis Dartnell
The most important thing is not to panic.
From The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm by Lewis Dartnell
The key to survival lies in adaptability and learning.
From The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm by Lewis Dartnell
Adaptability is essential in a rapidly changing world.
From Out of the Ether by Matthew Leising
We are survival machines - robot vehicles blindly programmed to preserve the selfish molecules known as genes.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
To be a black person in America was to live in a world of constant vigilance.
Understanding our environment is key to survival.
From The Invention of Air by Steven Johnson
Food security is paramount for survival.
From The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm by Lewis Dartnell
We are survival machines – robot vehicles blindly programmed to preserve the selfish molecules known as genes.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Adaptability is the key to survival in a changing world.
From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
Adaptation is the key to survival.
From What Doesn't Kill Us by Scott Carney
It is not the strongest of the species that survive, but the one most responsive to change.
From The Odyssey by Homer
Knowledge is the key to survival and the foundation upon which to rebuild.
From The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm by Lewis Dartnell
Resilience in systems is often a function of their complexity and adaptability.
From Scale: The Universal Laws of Life and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies by Geoffrey West
Understanding our environment is critical for long-term survival.
From The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm by Lewis Dartnell
Longitude is a matter of life and death for sailors.
From Longitude by Dava Sobel
Life 3.0 is about more than just survival; it's about thriving.
From Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark
The history of life on Earth is a history of survival.
Genes exist in a world of competing genes.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Homo sapiens are the most adaptable of all species.
From Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
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
Human beings are the most adaptive creatures on the planet.
In the jungle, survival was a daily battle against nature.
From The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David Grann
The key to our survival is the ability to adapt.
From The Future of Humanity by Michio Kaku
They adapt to their environment.
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.
Understanding our environment is crucial.
From The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm by Lewis Dartnell
The essence of life is to pass on our genes.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Altruism is not a selfless act; it is a strategy for survival.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Life evolves by the differential survival of replicating entities.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
We must understand the basics of science to thrive in a new world.
From The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm by Lewis Dartnell
A tree can live for thousands of years, adapting to its environment.
The law of Nature tells us that the weak must perish.
From The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin
The drive for self-preservation is the most powerful force in human behavior.
Technology is not just a luxury; it's essential.
From The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm by Lewis Dartnell
The life of a tree is a story of survival and resilience.
In the game of evolution, the stakes are life and death.
From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley
It was about survival in a ruthless environment.
In a post-cataclysm world, the preservation of information is paramount.
From The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm by Lewis Dartnell
Homo sapiens are the most adaptable creatures on Earth.
From Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Salt can preserve food and life.
From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
History is written by the survivors.
From The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
They can change color and texture, blending into their surroundings.
From The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery
Understanding the implications of superintelligence is crucial for our survival.
From Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom
The only way to survive is to be free.
The skills required for survival will change as the environment shifts.
From The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm by Lewis Dartnell
In a world of platforms, agility and adaptability are critical for survival.
From Machine, Platform, Crowd by Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson
Love is a strategy for survival.
From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley
Without salt, we would not be able to survive.
From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
In the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.
From The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin
It is the struggle for existence that drives evolution.
From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley
Every mushroom tells a story, a tale of survival and adaptation.
From The Mushroom Hunters: On the Trail of an Underground America by Langdon Cook
Survival will depend on one's ability to navigate the new landscape.
From The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson and William Rees-Mogg
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
The ability to adapt is a crucial element of survival.
A theory’s survival against opposition speaks volumes about its foundation.
From The Theory That Would Not Die by Sharon Bertsch McGrayne
Mushrooms represent resilience, thriving in environments where few others can.
From The Mushroom Hunters: On the Trail of an Underground America by Langdon Cook
We are the descendants of those who were successful at attracting mates.
From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley
The evolutionary arms race is a fundamental aspect of life.
From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley
The Dead Sea Scrolls were hidden in caves to protect them from destruction.
From The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Very Short Introduction by Timothy Lim
It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.
From The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin
The only way to survive is to be the first to pull the trigger.
From The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu