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Evolution

Our true origin story.

30 Phil, Chapter 1 Touchstone 3: Evolution.

In 1859, the naturalist Charles Darwin revolutionized the scientific world with his seminal publication, “On the Origin of Species.” In it he formulated his scientific theory of evolution by natural selection. The process by which new species arise is well-understood. It proposed that changes in species occur gradually over time. With each generation, the offspring produce small variations, which accumulate over generations, resulting in advantages and disadvantages. 

  • Finally, the core takeaway. Evolution works through variation, inheritance, and environment. Individuals differ, some traits are heritable, and the environment determines which traits help survival and reproduction. Over generations, advantageous traits become more common, shaping populations without foresight, intention, or direction.


That History Story, 

was first published on TST 2 years ago.

The flashcard inspired by it is this.

Front: What is not a priority in evolution?
Back: Perfection.
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