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Subject: Are humans the evolutionary peak?

Are hominid creatures the peak of evolution? For example, on a planet trillions of miles away that has life, do they evolve into human-like creatures? Or are they intelligent beings in the forms of squids and such?

  • 11.29.2012 5:28 PM PDT

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Posted by: toasta oven1
Are hominid creatures the peak of evolution? For example, on a planet trillions of miles away that has life, do they evolve into human-like creatures? Or are they intelligent beings in the forms of squids and such?
They evolve to adapt to their environment.

  • 11.29.2012 5:28 PM PDT

There are still a lot of Biological progress for Humanity. So unless we recently found a way to grow wings or breathe underwater, I believe we have not yet reached the evolutionary peak.

  • 11.29.2012 5:29 PM PDT

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oh god i hope not. Humans are so inefficient.

  • 11.29.2012 5:29 PM PDT

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Consciousness > physical shape

  • 11.29.2012 5:29 PM PDT

There is no such thing as an "evolutionary peak."

  • 11.29.2012 5:30 PM PDT
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Well, here we are. I guess that it was destined to come to this.

There's no such thing as a "peak" when it comes to evolution.

At best, you can either have a species/organism that is so well-adapted to its environment/niche that it has remained essentially unchanged for millions of years (cockroaches and sharks would be good examples), or (as in the one case of which we know of) you can have a species/organism that understands the engine on which evolution runs (genetics) and is resourceful enough to then use that engine for it's own devices.

The verdict is still out on whether the second option is an improvement or not.

  • 11.29.2012 5:31 PM PDT
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How should we know?

I think this raises a good point on the homosapien evolutionary cycle though. Considering we are in an age where almost everything is made infinitely easier by technology, it's only logical to assume that we have reached the peak of our evolutionary pool and will now start devolving back into dysfunctional, less sufficient beings, Idiocracy style.

  • 11.29.2012 5:33 PM PDT

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There is no evolutionary peak

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No. Evolution has nothing to do with perfection, only survival and adapting to suit the environment.

  • 11.29.2012 5:34 PM PDT

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The human anatomical build is not necessary to achieve sapience. There's just some aspects which can evolve via convergent evolution, such as opposable thumbs, larger brain cases (even then, a smaller brain with a higher density can be just as efficient), tool use, social bands, etc.

  • 11.29.2012 5:35 PM PDT

Physically we will become more diverse (most of these changes negative) but mentally we can only get smarter as a species.

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Like others have said before me, evolution doesn't peak. It is a process that continually adapts an organism to survive and thrive in their natural habitat.

  • 11.29.2012 5:35 PM PDT

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Posted by: Frasier Crane
How should we know?

I think this raises a good point on the homosapien evolutionary cycle though. Considering we are in an age where almost everything is made infinitely easier by technology, it's only logical to assume that we have reached the peak of our evolutionary pool and will now start devolving back into dysfunctional, less sufficient beings, Idiocracy style.
Actually, humans have been getting more intelligent since the beginning of history. Like, not just technology wise, people today have longer and better memories then ever before.

Devolution as a concept is flawed, as evolving backwards doesn't even make sense biologically speaking.

  • 11.29.2012 5:36 PM PDT

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Posted by: teh Chaz
There is no evolutionary peak


I beg to differ. Humanity may discontinue evolution due to less environmental demand for adaptation since we are aided by technology for everything. Not to mention, the human female's pelvis is at relative maximal width capacity- the human head, as well. They may evolve in some respects, but not necessarily to cope with the environment, unless there's a drastic change in their overall living conditions.

Not to mention, a recent study indicated that humans have actually been "decreasing" in cranial capacity due to the aid of technology and its ability to perform tasks for us, so in a sense, we're devolving

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  • 11.29.2012 5:36 PM PDT

You're either first or you're last.

You'll never amount to anything, go back under your bridge.

...That isn't how evolution works.

  • 11.29.2012 5:37 PM PDT

Remember those times when we all had something better to be doing, but didn't do it? Those were good times. Gooood times

Back to high school biology with you!

  • 11.29.2012 5:40 PM PDT
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Posted by: Frasier Crane
How should we know?

I think this raises a good point on the homosapien evolutionary cycle though. Considering we are in an age where almost everything is made infinitely easier by technology, it's only logical to assume that we have reached the peak of our evolutionary pool and will now start devolving back into dysfunctional, less sufficient beings, Idiocracy style.
Actually, humans have been getting more intelligent since the beginning of history. Like, not just technology wise, people today have longer and better memories then ever before.

Devolution as a concept is flawed, as evolving backwards doesn't even make sense biologically speaking.
I was more referring to physical devolution.

And it does make sense to an extent; there are examples of short term devolution in the human body today, such as muscular atrophy as a response mechanism to decreased use of said muscle/s. Once the body realizes it doesn't need something, it does its best to get rid of it. This could be applied to long term gene pooling.

[Edited on 11.29.2012 5:44 PM PST]

  • 11.29.2012 5:41 PM PDT

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Posted by: slayer2142
Physically we will become more diverse (most of these changes negative) but mentally we can only get smarter as a species.
Given the amount of travel, we're going to become more homogenous within a few hundred years.

  • 11.29.2012 5:41 PM PDT

Evolution is about branches.

Unless you're talking about god-like species, no living organism could really be adapted to all environments at the same time.

  • 11.29.2012 5:42 PM PDT
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  • 11.29.2012 5:43 PM PDT

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Posted by: Frasier Crane
How should we know?

I think this raises a good point on the homosapien evolutionary cycle though. Considering we are in an age where almost everything is made infinitely easier by technology, it's only logical to assume that we have reached the peak of our evolutionary pool and will now start devolving back into dysfunctional, less sufficient beings, Idiocracy style.
Actually, humans have been getting more intelligent since the beginning of history. Like, not just technology wise, people today have longer and better memories then ever before.

Devolution as a concept is flawed, as evolving backwards doesn't even make sense biologically speaking.


Not true at all. The first "true" animals were more complex than current day sea sponges- they resembled cnidarians more than anything. It's happened in the past and is still happening with many organisms, today. The dysfunctionality of eyes in moles- do you actually think their ancestors were blind>?

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  • 11.29.2012 5:43 PM PDT

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Posted by: Kenny Pwns2
Posted by: Frasier Crane
How should we know?

I think this raises a good point on the homosapien evolutionary cycle though. Considering we are in an age where almost everything is made infinitely easier by technology, it's only logical to assume that we have reached the peak of our evolutionary pool and will now start devolving back into dysfunctional, less sufficient beings, Idiocracy style.
Actually, humans have been getting more intelligent since the beginning of history. Like, not just technology wise, people today have longer and better memories then ever before.

Devolution as a concept is flawed, as evolving backwards doesn't even make sense biologically speaking.
I was more referring to physical devolution.


While its entirely possible, some positive features will remain because well, attractive people get laid more often.

And the term devolution irks me, its kind of an oxymoron.


Posted by: XxMuNcHmOnKeYxX
Not true at all. The first "true" animals were more complex than current day sea sponges- they resembled cnidarians more than anything. It's happened in the past and is still happening with many organisms, today. The dysfunctionality of eyes in moles- do you actually think their ancestors were blind>?


I should have made it clearer in my post; the term devolution means evolving backwards. How do you "evolve" backwards? You can become more simple by human standards, but as long as it ensures the longevity of your species, which is what evolution entails, you cannot devolve.

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Posted by: Kenny Pwns2
While its entirely possible, some positive features will remain because well, attractive people get laid more often.
That isn't true at all.

  • 11.29.2012 5:46 PM PDT

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Posted by: Frasier Crane
Posted by: Kenny Pwns2
While its entirely possible, some positive features will remain because well, attractive people get laid more often.
That isn't true at all.
Eh, that was meant to be a joke. Sue me.

  • 11.29.2012 5:47 PM PDT

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