“Prediction in a complex world is a chancy business. Every decision that a survival machine takes is a gamble, and it is the business of genes to program brains in advance so that on average they take decisions that pay off. The currency used in the casino of evolution is survival, strictly gene survival, but for many purposes individual survival is a reasonable approximation.”
Richard Dawkins' The Selfish Gene delves into the idea that genes are the driving force behind the evolution of life, emphasizing their role in survival and reproduction. The book presents a groundbreaking theory that challenges traditional views of evolution and offers a new perspective on the nature of life and its processes. more
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
“Apriority creates ambiguities among ideas.”