The second reason to abandon environmental religion is more pressing. Religions think they know it all, but the unhappy truth of the environment is t… - Michael Crichton

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The second reason to abandon environmental religion is more pressing. Religions think they know it all, but the unhappy truth of the environment is that we are dealing with incredibly complex, evolving systems, and we usually are not certain how best to proceed. Those who are certain are demonstrating their personality type, or their belief system, not the state of their knowledge.

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About Michael Crichton

John Michael Crichton (pronounced [kraɪtən]) (23 October 1942 – 4 November 2008) was an American best-selling author, physician, producer, director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the science fiction, medical fiction and thriller genres. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and many have been adapted into films.

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Pen Names: Michael Douglas Jeffery Hudson John Lange
Birth Name: John Michael Crichton
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