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The problem is that we are not specialized, we are adaptive. If we were specialized, we would ruin one particular biome through overpopulation, starve a little
by usrusr 8y ago
The problem is that we are not specialized, we are adaptive. If we were specialized, we would ruin one particular biome through overpopulation, starve a little and eventually reach equilibrium. But we are adaptive, we will keep adapting and consuming until there is nothing left. Almost like a paperclip maximiser, but for food and amenities instead of paperclips.
- nine_k 8y agoThis is what all life us. Look at bacteria. They are also crazily adaptable. The do it by changing their DNA and a very high speed of generational change, and we use "culture" and "science" with longer individual lifespans.