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This reflection on choice by Paul R. Ehrlich resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in choice is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Paul R. Ehrlich

Paul Ralph Ehrlich was an American biologist, author, and environmentalist known for his predictions and warnings about the consequences of population growth, including famine and resource depletion. Ehrlich was the Bing Professor of Population Studies of the Department of Biology of Stanford University. He started working at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve in 1959. He along with many other biology professors, led the efforts for Stanford University to designate and protect Jasper Ridge in 1973 as a biological preserve and as a long-term research facility for faculty and students.

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