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> the "objective" of usefulness, but of reproduction. The entire article specifically emphasizes how the issue is much more subtle than this - there are traits
by smallnamespace 8y ago
> the "objective" of usefulness, but of reproduction.
The entire article specifically emphasizes how the issue is much more subtle than this - there are traits that are 'beautiful' precisely because they signal to potential mates that this individual is healthy, and therefore well-adapted to the environment.