This may seem like it's just meant to be funny, but evolution without changes in genes is literally the origin of the word "meme".
Memetic evolution (as opposed to genetic evolution) happens through passing information from generation to generation, so having the counterpoint just be "memes" is unbelievably accurate!
Furthermore it's beautiful that the evolutionary pressure hasn't changed. That there hasn't been a benefit from any of the genetic mutations. That the evolutionary pressure still applies to this day to ensure conformance with the perfect archetype.
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Gladaed@feddit.org · 121 pts · 1y
Just because your general body shape did not change does not mean you did not evolve.
OpenStars@piefed.social · 97 pts · 1y
Point: facts
Counterpoint: memes
😁🫠
SmackemWittadic@lemmy.world · 49 pts · 1y
This may seem like it's just meant to be funny, but evolution without changes in genes is literally the origin of the word "meme".
Memetic evolution (as opposed to genetic evolution) happens through passing information from generation to generation, so having the counterpoint just be "memes" is unbelievably accurate!
Vanderdeckenscopilot@lemmy.world · 18 pts · 1y
Nerd.
I enjoy the information. I still have to call you out.
SmackemWittadic@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 1y
I'm proud to have been called a nerd
state_electrician@discuss.tchncs.de · 5 pts · 1y
I'm with Team Meme on this one.
xx3rawr@sh.itjust.works · 15 pts · 1y
-Motivational quotes
FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Yup, things like temperature, humidity, and atmospheric makeup can change quite a bit depending on geological periods.
There’s a bit of an evolutionary necessity to adapt on those timescales.
Geodad@lemmy.world · 47 pts · 1y
Venus_Ziegenfalle@feddit.org · 39 pts · 1y
So did they grow as a person then?
bstix@feddit.dk · 10 pts · 1y
I've seen the evolution of the one to the right. It now has a USB connection on the tail.
lars@lemmy.sdf.org · 2 pts · 1y
We talking USB-C, though?
cmgvd3lw@discuss.tchncs.de · 8 pts · 1y
Did you talk to one?
muhyb@programming.dev · 7 pts · 1y
At least they don't pay taxes.
bitwolf@sh.itjust.works · 28 pts · 1y
So perfect that the poor things are doomed to have their blood harvested
Agent641@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 1y
We are their vampires.
Digestive_Biscuit@feddit.uk · 16 pts · 1y
The beauty of evolution. If it works, it works. Whatever they have been doing for so long is working.
untorquer@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 1y
Furthermore it's beautiful that the evolutionary pressure hasn't changed. That there hasn't been a benefit from any of the genetic mutations. That the evolutionary pressure still applies to this day to ensure conformance with the perfect archetype.
Deceptichum@quokk.au · 15 pts · 1y
ignotum@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 1y
You fool!
Crawls sideways
We was crab all along!
F04118F@feddit.nl · 11 pts · 1y
https://greatergood.com/blogs/petitions/horseshoe-crab-petition
glitch1985@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 1y
Without flaw unless it gets flipped on its back.
filcuk@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 1y
Ain't a problem in the ocean
IndustryStandard@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 1y
This is what peak performance looks like
cosmicrookie@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
I wouldn't be surprised if they find these guys on Mars soon
CptEnder@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
Also a true hero for our species, they deserve statues.
Zerush@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 1y
After the perfection only can exist decay, without errors, evolution can't exist.
Agent641@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
The perfect boyfriend doesn't exi-
toppy@lemy.lol · 2 pts · 1y
He is the one.