Good article worth sharing! Of course, everyone’s heard of Charles Darwin. But Alfred Russel Wallace? I never have. Have y’all?
From the article:
“But after his death, Wallace quickly disappeared into relative obscurity until he was brought back into the public consciousness at the start of this millennium. This was due to a number of reasons. Firstly, Darwin came from a prominent family and had the support of influential figures in the scientific community, whereas Wallace was from a more humble background.”
He was anti-vaxx, anti-tyranny, anti-eugenics — so that might have something to do with it. Plus, he wasn’t wealthy or well-connected. So it’s no mystery why he doesn’t make the school books.
And then, there’s this, so there’s yer sign! 😆
“He also wrote about the dangers and wastefulness of militarism and wanted people to realise “that all modern wars are dynastic; that they are caused by the ambition, the interests, the jealousies, and the insatiable greed of power of their rulers, or of the great mercantile and financial classes which have power and influence over their rulers; and that the results of war are never good for the people, who yet bear all its burthens (burdens)”.”
Quick read, well worth it!
