That baggage may be more useful insofar as it allows species to adapt more quickly over generations to new climates. In contrast, the techniques we develop base

That baggage may be more useful insofar as it allows species to adapt more quickly over generations to new climates. In contrast, the techniques we develop based on our intelligence can be put into effect much more quickly, effectively making us more agile in the face of change. That said, monocultures increase our vulnerability to a class of threats even faster-evolving than our technology: diseases. As with all things, we should approach this with balance.