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NOTE: THERE ARE MANY DETRACTORS. "Günther Witzany is one of those people who think the Modern Synthesis needs to be overthrown but he missed the real revolution that took place in the late 1960s. He's part of The Third Way crowd that includes Denis Noble and Jim Shapiro [see Physiologists fall for the Third Way and The Third Fourth Way]." Also criticized because Witzany is just a lowly philosopher. Probably knows more genetics than many geneticists. https://lnkd.in/ekG62tA View in LinkedIn

THE SOLUTION. "Throughout human history earthworms have unintentionally but undeniably triggered the rise of civilizations. “Wherever earthworms plough, people thrive. When worms perish, societies collapse.” https://lnkd.in/eBYRycK View in LinkedIn

JAMES A SHAPIRO's paper is also a tour de force that requires extensive review. http://www.thethirdwayofevolution.com/people/view/james-a-shapiro View in LinkedIn

CONFLUENT SYNERGY. Since World War II, the effects of the "green revolution" (chemical and intensive industrial farming), pollution, and over-population have threatened a sustainable planet. A canary in the coal mine is the quality of the soil, upon which we depend for all plant and animal food. View in LinkedIn

AN EXTRAORDINARY PAPER by Luis P Villarreal and Guenther Witzany. This paper is so profound and far-reaching, I am quoting it massively. Possibly one of the most important reads in years. And not without controversy. https://lnkd.in/eUYvi8e View in LinkedIn

CHEMICAL STEW. "It is estimated that less than 0.1 % of the pesticides applied to crops reach the target pests. Thus, more than 99 % of applied pesticides have the potential to impact non-target organisms and become widely dispersed in the environment as potential contaminants." https://lnkd.in/eUfCif8 View in LinkedIn

OVER FIFTY notable scientists are advocating a fresh look at evolution in the light of modern scientific findings, and most have published a book on the subject. A momentum has gathered. https://lnkd.in/e3Jc9pS View in LinkedIn

CHEMICAL DEATH. "Earthworms are called as farmer’s friend. They are also affected by excess usage of inorganic fertilizers and pesticides. Pesticides have the effect on reproduction potential of earthworms so automatically the population of the worms decline." https://lnkd.in/eUfCif8 View in LinkedIn

DECLINING EARTHWORMS. "More than 99% of applied pesticides have the potential to affect non-target organisms and become widely dispersed in the vicinity as potential contaminants. Due to this soil organisms are totally affected." https://lnkd.in/eUfCif8 View in LinkedIn

EARTHWORM DESTRUCTION. "In Australia, changes in farming practices such as the application of superphosphates on pastures and a switch from pastoral farming to arable farming had a devastating effect on populations of the giant Gippsland earthworm, leading to their classification as a protected species." https://lnkd.in/erzksPW View in LinkedIn