Variation and selection are independent parts of the evolutionary process. If a niche exists, a species can hang around for a very long time without appearing to “evolve.” This is why we still have amoebas.
Of course, this implies there is still an ecological niche for stupid people. Well, somebody’s gotta watch cable news…
allen@home about 1 year ago
Maybe we evolved from smart people. Then turned stupid.
Qiset about 1 year ago
devolution.
Ida No about 1 year ago
“Descended from.” And it’s all been downhill from there.
Daniel Pinkel Premium Member about 1 year ago
It proved god exists.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member about 1 year ago
If powerboats are an evolution of rowboats why are rowboats still around?
Of course, I’m not sure what niche stupid people fill. Possibly it’s posting in comments sections.
charles9156 about 1 year ago
what a great question!
puddleglum1066 about 1 year ago
Variation and selection are independent parts of the evolutionary process. If a niche exists, a species can hang around for a very long time without appearing to “evolve.” This is why we still have amoebas.
Of course, this implies there is still an ecological niche for stupid people. Well, somebody’s gotta watch cable news…
halvincobbes Premium Member about 1 year ago
Because smart people use birth control.
tudza Premium Member about 1 year ago
Take note of who is asking this question.
Rick Smith Premium Member about 1 year ago
They are a renewable resource.
T... about 1 year ago
That’s a big BIG IF…
ldmulvaney73 about 1 year ago
Mankind has not really changed over thousands of years. It’s merely that our toys have gotten better.
LongWong about 1 year ago
I’m am okay with Stupid people. Stupider people make me look Smartier