> This is definitely arguable What is? > Dawkins in "The selfish gene" I've read The Selfish Gene. The same arguments are relevant regarding the utility? of

> This is definitely arguable What is? > Dawkins in "The selfish gene" I've read The Selfish Gene. The same arguments are relevant regarding the utility? of menopause. > having grandparents around greatly increases How much is "greatly" -- or at least how strong does Dawkins argue is the effect? No doubt it could have some effect. Ultimately, this is all completely contained in and consistent with my statement that "evolutionary pressure is for passing on of genes, not necessarily for longevity."