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guy had an interesting speculation (derived from someone elses work) about dynamics of genetic evolution in small populations, and a general concern that there
by convolvatron 8y ago
guy had an interesting speculation (derived from someone elses work) about dynamics of genetic evolution in small populations, and a general concern that there isn't enough science to figure out whats going to happen after the drastic rampup of atmospheric carbon. recommends planting lots of trees.
doesn't make for an adequately clickbaity headline though
- gwern 8y agoThe problem is, 'genetic drift' is not remotely controversial. Even Kimura's strong claim that drift is responsible for most genetic changes is a respectable position, and the debate is a rather pedestrian one of 'exactly how much change is drift versus selection' (like in the nature-nurture debate, the expert consensus has settled down to a centrist 'both do a lot and how exactly much of each depends on a lot of details and context'). Hard to see why Dyson thinks it's so exciting or a dangerous heresy. I was expecting more when he brought up Darwin...