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How do you define the word Evolution?

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Ben!
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11-15-2005 3:29 PM 		Reply to: Message 1 by bkelly
11-14-2005 4:10 PM

Ben's definition
Evolution is change over time due to some interaction.
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In biological evolution, the units of analysis is usually a species, with change due to mutation and the interaction of species with environment which must allow them to continue to reproduce (i.e. natural selection)
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But not all biological evolution has these units of analysis, and other things that may usefull be called evolution have different units of analysis.
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Ben
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Ben!
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11-16-2005 1:32 PM 		Reply to: Message 18 by coffee_addict
11-16-2005 2:58 AM

Be serious. Let people speak for themselves within the topic, I don't see the use of trying to characterize others' positions (besides discouraging others from responding).
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Go listen to some Billy Joel or something.
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Ben
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