Comment most damaging image in the history of evolution (Score 1) 838
You know which one it is, you've seen it in libraries, books, this thing called the internet, etc. It's even the first hit on GIS if you look for evolution. Why is it so bad? It suggests a linear, goal oriented version of evolution, where newer species replace older species. In it's worst case, this becomes "If folks came from monkeys, why are there still monkeys around?".
The modern view of evolution should be an image more like a tree, with many branches starting at the root. Most species will be extinct by now, but a few them will still be around.
In addition, the only thing random about evolution is mutation, which creates variation within a population.
Finally, as someone else said as well, origin of life != evolution. Nice going for that article.
The modern view of evolution should be an image more like a tree, with many branches starting at the root. Most species will be extinct by now, but a few them will still be around.
In addition, the only thing random about evolution is mutation, which creates variation within a population.
Finally, as someone else said as well, origin of life != evolution. Nice going for that article.
