“They are in you and me; they created us, body and mind; and their preservation is the ultimate rationale for our existence. They have come a long way, those replicators. Now they go by the name of genes, and we are their survival machines.”
Quote by Richard Dawkins
Work
The Selfish Gene: 40th Anniversary edition
Richard Dawkins' seminal work delves into the concept of the gene as the fundamental unit of natural selection, offering insights into the mechanisms of evolution and the nature of life. more
Author
Richard Dawkins
Richard Dawkins is a British ethologist, writer, and thinker, known for his contributions to evolutionary theory, particularly in the field of modern synthesis. He is widely recognized for his best-selling book 'The Selfish Gene', which explains the central role of genes in biological evolution. Dawkins has made significant impacts in the field of science communication and has sparked widespread discussions about human behavior and morality. more
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