# The real problem of humanity is the collision between ancient instincts and godlike… by E. O. Wilson > "The real problem of humanity is the collision between ancient instincts and godlike technology." > **— E. O. Wilson**, *Paraphrastic candidate of widely attributed formulation; source pending* Verification Status: Unverified — exact wording/source has not yet been independently confirmed against a primary source; source clue: Paraphrastic candidate of widely attributed formulation; source pending.