Dr. PZ Myers: Finding Meaning in Science, Truth… and Spiders

Summary
For Dr. PZ Myers, spiders offer a way to unlock truth, meaning, and an appreciation for the diversity of life. Dr. Myers is a biologist at the University of Minnesota - Morris, where he studies spiders and inspires students to consider the wonders and questions that surround us. 

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Dr. PZ Myers

Highlights

• Dr. PZ Myers started out studying zebrafish, but switched to spiders because they’re easy to collect and care for.
• As a young child his mother bought him a toy microscope and it spurred an obsession with nature that continues today. 
• While he sees hope in the way more people are accepting evolution today, Dr. Myers is concerned about efforts to use religion to distort or discredit science.
• Considering the brief time each of us is alive on earth, Dr. Myers is convinced the only way we can make a lasting difference is by doing good in the world.