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RE: “Don’t change… evolve” – is that so? Three misconceptions about evolution that you might have involuntarily assimilated.

in #science7 years ago

Yes! Thanks for this post! I cannot agree more with you. With your permission I would like to add an example to your article: A common misconception is that Evolution equals "moving forward". "Forward" related to what I ask?
A perfect example for the Evolution going backwards (ironically speaking of course) is the Viviparous lizard
These species "went back" by laying eggs rather than "giving birth to young species", which totally breaks the Dollos Law.
Thanks again for the post! Resteemed and followed :)

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A common misconception is that Evolution equals "moving forward". "Forward" related to what I ask?

Exactly! Also, the example of the lizard that you brought up here could also taken against Dennett's argument about evolution having a definite direction based on characteristics that provide some sort of "absolute" advantage.

Thank you very much for the follow and resteem, @dysfunctional! It is very much appreciated! :-)

You are very welcome :)