The Eco-Political Future of Sociobiology

When E. O. Wilson passed in December 2021, obituaries labeled him as the "ant man," 1 a "pioneer in the field of sociobiology," 2 and the "father of biodiversity." 3While these monikers highlight different aspects of his work, they do not signify distinct phases 4 ; Wilson's research was deeply interconnected, forming a cohesive vision for the future of science, the humanities, and humanity, already present in Sociobiology. 5Upon its release, he faced immediate criticism for his "attempt to reinvigorate [ . . .] tired theories" from the past and joining "the long parade of biological determinists" that supported