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The Evolution of Imperfection: The Science of Why We Aren't and Can't Be Perfect
By Hurst, Laurence D.
- ISBN
- 9780691247397
- Publisher
- Princeton Univ.
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Reviewed on March 1, 2025 | Science & Technology
Hurst (evolutionary genetics, Univ. of Bath) speaks to biological imperfection, not cognitive or personality imperfection, in this deep dive into the nature and mechanics of evolution generally and human evolution specifically. He debunks the idea that evolution is a process of gradual improvement on the road to perfection; it is, instead, the ongoing process of competiti...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
