> Many phenomena have an evolutionary explanation. However some phenomena do not Some traits might just present themselves as {seemingly nonsensical activity}

> Many phenomena have an evolutionary explanation. However some phenomena do not Some traits might just present themselves as {seemingly nonsensical activity} in an industrialised world. Where back in time, these same people might have an advantage in {seemingly sensible activity}. This does not preclude random traits being passed on, it is merely another way too look at things. > and trying to find an evolutionary mating/survival/etc. narrative for each of them does not make sense It is also a very lazy and uninteresting line of thought. Of course {trait} had en evolutionary advantage. Why else would it be here? And if it is indeed random, then it may be of slightly more interest, but tells me very little. We’re observing shadows cast against a wall. Eagerly pointing out this and that pattern. When the interesting part is knowing the individual shapes that make up the dancing display.