Post by Natalie Winokur on May 11, 2015 20:46:22 GMT
Why is the theory of evolution so important in understanding how human beings behave?
Evolutionary biology is the reason why humans are changing through the generations both mentally and physically. Depending on our environment, that is what we adapt to. Having new traits and new genes is how we evolve into something different each time. Charles Darwin mentioned, “In the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the expense of their rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best to their environment.” I think this generation now is a very good example of how we have changed. Back in the 90’s, we were not so dependent on technology because we did not have the things we have now. Now, having all these Iphone’s and touch screen devices, everything is done through the internet. My little sister is so dependent on my Ipad now instead of going outside to play with friends. When I was her age, that is all I did. I did not have any technology. I like that we are having all these new things to help us but at the same time, it is also not helping.
Evolutionary biology is the reason why humans are changing through the generations both mentally and physically. Depending on our environment, that is what we adapt to. Having new traits and new genes is how we evolve into something different each time. Charles Darwin mentioned, “In the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the expense of their rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best to their environment.” I think this generation now is a very good example of how we have changed. Back in the 90’s, we were not so dependent on technology because we did not have the things we have now. Now, having all these Iphone’s and touch screen devices, everything is done through the internet. My little sister is so dependent on my Ipad now instead of going outside to play with friends. When I was her age, that is all I did. I did not have any technology. I like that we are having all these new things to help us but at the same time, it is also not helping.
