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Evolution doesn't concern itself with survival or optimization of the species as a whole.

• meric 9y ago
  It does for individual societies like ant colonies.
  • snikeris 9y ago
    Since most ants are unable to reproduce, I like to think of the entire colony as the organism. If you're interested in how evolution works, check out The Selfish Gene.
    • meric 9y ago
      My point is insane geniuses become famous and have a good chance of passing down their genes, and their insanity and genius maybe separate genes, so some descendants may receive only the insane ones. Apologies for not expressing myself in proper academic nonmenclature.