As far as I am aware of Evolution Theory it states that:
- There are genetic mutations
- The environment selects those that are more adapted to it.
This happens in a time framework, so that selection is done on past mutations. If we take the present, selection is being done on mutations occurred in the past.
In this picture there is not any reference to future. That is, the Theory does not say that present actions that will produce future advantage will be selected or promoted at present.
In that sense, I find the remark done by Stagamancer very pertinent.
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Natural selection is never directed by the future success of the species as a whole, and to use this argument puts you in a dangerous position (in terms of debate).
If I am right, then I think that the whole debate is quite unfocused, because it is based mainly on the benefits or advantages that present actions will produce in the future. The debate should not have started, even, because Cedre first statement clearly was talking of future advantage, regarding present actions.
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why is there such a thing as if you would unbeneficial humanitarianism where an individual’ survival success will not be impacted or rather positively impacted directly or indirectly by his or her care giving/taking of others.
My statement is completely honest, and also I am aware that may be completely wrong, so I will accept any informed opinion against it.
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