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Originally Posted by Sljslj
So is our understanding of evolution completely off? Or is it that we have no need to evolve anymore?
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no, i think it's
your understanding of evolution that is completely off
don't expect dramatic change so fast. 40K years is nothing at all on an evolutionary timescale.
but also remember that we humans have a tendency to resist change by adapting our environment to suit us, rather than vice versa. individuals born with sub-optimal traits are nursed and cared for rather than being left to die. disease rarely takes its toll on the week. etc etc. we've kind of put a wrench in the gears of the system.
but no matter, wait till a global disaster comes around and then see who's strong enough to survive in the post-apocalyptic world. it will take a lot more than ruthless inefficiency and a fat wallet