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Richard Dawkins claims that evolution occurs gradually by cumulative selection on a selfish gene-by-gene basis. However, if we analyze his logic, we can see that evolution is more likely to occur in discontinuous equilibrium than in cumulative selection. We use the example of the Weasel Program and the concept of ESS to refute Dawkins’ argument.   In his perhaps most famous book, The...

Richard Dawkinson’s The Selfish Gene argues for the selfishness of genes, but the evolutionary process of genes shows that integration is a more appropriate interpretation. The integration of genes can better explain natural selection and the cooperative behavior of living things.   In his book The Selfish Gene, world-renowned scientist and author Richard Dawkinson presents a new...

This blog post reviews the book Intelligent Thought by Clinton Richard Dawkins and discusses whether religion can be viewed as an adaptive phenomenon in the sense that it fulfills human psychological and social needs to increase survival. The role and meaning of religion is explored through various views and arguments for and against the idea that religion is an adaptation.   From the origin...

Richard Dawkins’ The Selfish Gen explains the behavior of living things around the selfishness of genes, but many of its assumptions remain unproven. While the book offers an interesting perspective on evolutionary theory, its lack of logical support for its assumptions leaves room for criticism.   Why do humans exist? What is the origin of humanity and what is the meaning of life...