> The researchers go on to propose that which forms persist is governed by a number of selection pressures – similar to the way Darwinian evolution is based on

> The researchers go on to propose that which forms persist is governed by a number of selection pressures – similar to the way Darwinian evolution is based on “survival of the fittest”. This misunderstands Darwin. Persistence is exactly the wrong measure. Darwin explained how new kinds of things could and do arise. The opposite of persistence. This proposed new "principle" says things that last, last. Yes, and..?