Mr. Wilson talked about his latest book, The Future of Life, published by Alfred A. Knopf. In his book, Mr. Wilson asserts that there needs to be a reconciliation between humanity and nature. During his talk, Mr. Wilson explored the ways in which humanity has affected the course of nature. The author mapped out a suggested plan of action for the modern world in order to prevent further habitat and species loss on a global scale. After the presentation Mr. Wilson answered questions from members of the audience. Mr. Wilson has won the Pulitzer Prize for his writing.