I haven't really given this idea too much thought but it is something that has been nagging me at the back of my mind for a while now so I've decided to simply ask.
How much does elements of pure chance, luck and accidental incidents effect evolution?
A rodent, for instance, might have the mutation enabelling it to, let's say, run faster, and therefore evade the buzzards but this super-rodent might run into a dead end, or fall over, or encounter any number of inconvienant obstecles.
just because an animal has a genetic or physical ability does not mean that it will survive.
another point i wish to raise: has the human race, or at least the western cultural element of our species hit a genetic dead end? in this day and age there is not survival of the fittest or the continuation of strong and adventageous genes, today every person has the ability to reproduce and pass on his or her genetic material. will this not cause stagnation?
any thoughts?
How much does elements of pure chance, luck and accidental incidents effect evolution?
A rodent, for instance, might have the mutation enabelling it to, let's say, run faster, and therefore evade the buzzards but this super-rodent might run into a dead end, or fall over, or encounter any number of inconvienant obstecles.
just because an animal has a genetic or physical ability does not mean that it will survive.
another point i wish to raise: has the human race, or at least the western cultural element of our species hit a genetic dead end? in this day and age there is not survival of the fittest or the continuation of strong and adventageous genes, today every person has the ability to reproduce and pass on his or her genetic material. will this not cause stagnation?
any thoughts?