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The Conflicts Of Evolution

Evolution. What is evolution? The key concept is "survival of the fittest". The ones who are not fit, who cannot survive, die. Those who survive, pass their genes on making their genes be dominant, therefore improving their species. We all want evolution to happen. We all want to improve human kind, or at least most of us. However, the problem is, the survival of the fittest doesn't fit today's morals. Why should the fittest deserve to live while the less fitting do not? Is it their fault? No! We all have an equal chance of life.

Now, that's a problem. How can evolution occur if all survive? But then, if not all survive, it is not evolution - we stay the same. Animals, savages.

In this point in history, evolution certainly has slowed down. People carrying certain diseases are treated and given a chance to have children. And I think that evolution will slow even more as technology increases, and what will replace it is not evolution of each individual, but evolution of mankind as a whole. Evolution of the culture, the technology, the morals.

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You make some valid points, especially in regards to morals. In a more savage time men mated with several women, and of course the women were drawn to the Alpha male. Then the Alpha male was the strongest, fittest male. Monogamy has definitely changed this (not that there is anything wrong with that). Also affecting evolution is the emphasis we place on wealth and social status. The definition of power has definitely changed from the physical to the social.
Stepping back to wealth for a second...
These days being able to afford a child is more vital than being able to have a child. Parental responsibilities have changed. As you mentioned, medical advances have also played a role. Perhaps natural evolution will move aside for genetic manipulation. Maybe from this point on the slow progression of evolutionary steps will become jumps as science seeks to speed up evolution.

One final thought. Could mankind's lack of a natural predator also play a role. Then again, even if we had one science would more than likely makeup any physical shortcomings.

O.

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I thing evolution has not only stopped, but it has gone backwards. We are having an increasingly large amount of people being born with and living with disabilities and diseases that aren't dying but living long lives and reproducing. I don't necessarily think this is bad, I think it shows that evolution as we know it has changed. Our minds now evolve as opposed to our bodies.

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I totally agree. You could argue, though, that civilization is also a part of evolution - it is something acquired through time and it goes to improve our species. Still, civilization is different from many other traits. While you are born with brown eyes and black hair, you are not born with a culture, or a language, you are not born civilized. It is something you need to be introduced to as you grow. It is something associated with humanity, yet not entirely connected. Every human being we know is civilized. Everyone knows some language and is under some form of government. Yet what if a child were to grow with no human parents to pass to him his culture? That child will not grow civilized, he will be a beast, hunting for food, and fighting for survival.

In that sense, civilization is of less value than other traits. It is not inherent, but rather has to be passed to us by past generations.