Evolution is the change in the characteristics of a species over time.
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As a result of human progression in science (specifically medicine), have we created ourselves a plateau in the evolutionary process?
It is assumed, for the purpose of this question, that Charles Darwin, in the 19th Century, formulated the concept of "Survival of the Fittest". Penned in his book "The Origin of the Species", which is internationally renowned, the theory is that…
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Was there any of the need, which was not recognized as need, but accidentally allowed to ease any of the desired action/conformation?
I am searching data on whether we are able to recognize all the needs, or ease allowing actions, for the attainment of any of desired action/conformation or not.
Was there any of the need, which was not recognized as need, but accidentally allowed…
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Looking for valid reasons as to why reproducing and passing on our genes 'actually' matters
I'm familiar with why we reproduce. But with genes themselves, why does it matter that all life strives to have their own genetic makeup copy and evolve itself to 'exist' in some way, shape or form? I don't want to talk about why it doesn't matter,…
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What would the world look like if we only saw in black and white?
Not sure if it's the right place to ask this, I tried on World Building SE and they recommended me this site, so here I am.
Today, lots of objects are built with the "harmony of colours" or are at least considered aesthetic because of their colour.…
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Should we regard evolution by natural selection as having an overall direction that necessarily led to the evolution of human beings?
Can someone please explain to me how should I answer this question.
As I understand correctly, we cannot predict the survival of the fittest and bc we have randomly assigned traits, we act according to the environment. Right?
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A quote from Godel to Wang About Evolution
Kurt Godel sent in a 1972 letter to Hao Wang, here what Godel wrote: here
I believe that mechanism in biology is a prejudice of our time which will be disproved. In this case, one disproof, in my opinion, will consist in a mathematical theorem to…
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What arguments are there for arguing that human reproduction (in modern times) is not pointless?
What arguments are there for arguing that human reproduction (in modern times) is not pointless?
Since there are few reasons which make it irrational:
Suffering of other animals and nature due to too large human population.
"Meaningfulness" of…
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How does the theory of evolution deal and logically explain all these?
According to the theory of evolution, a law or thing happens only if it's not harmful to the organism itself as well as others. But peeping into entire historical and current situation of mankind, what is the explanation of the theory of evolution…
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Is the uniqueness of the human species evidence against evolution?
Evolution theory states, simply put, that all species on Earth have evolved over time, starting from one or more initial ancestors, to what they are today, through processes of reproduction guided by natural selection.
That is, one can imagine that…
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