Difference between revisions of "Evolution"
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''Not to be confused with "[[Evilution]]".'' | ''Not to be confused with "[[Evilution]]".'' | ||
While | While the term is used in various ways, in this context "evolution" refers to the process of changes in the inherited traits of reproductive populations over generations, which is summarily defined as "descent with [inherent genetic] modification" as coined by Charles Darwin. It is a natural phenomenon that encompasses all life, and more. | ||
[[File:Tree of life.jpg|thumb|324x324px]] | [[File:Tree of life.jpg|thumb|324x324px]] | ||
The theory of evolution is the scientific model that explains how and why evolution occurs, as well as the unity and diversity of life (not its origins) by concluding that every known species extant or extinct, is the result of evolution through common descent (and a few newly discovered processes such as "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizontal_gene_transfer horizontal gene transfer]" and "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbiogenesis endosymbiosis]"). As a result of the overwhelming evidence in favor of the theory, it represents the [https://ncse.com/news/2009/07/views-evolution-among-public-scientists-004904 consensus of the scientists] in the field of biology (and science in general), thereby making it one of the most well-supported theories in science. The theory of evolution is the very backbone of modern biology and understanding evolution has become a fundamental aspect in that particular field of science. | The theory of evolution is the scientific model that explains how and why evolution occurs, as well as the unity and diversity of life (not its origins) by concluding that every known species extant or extinct, is the result of evolution through common descent (and a few newly discovered processes such as "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizontal_gene_transfer horizontal gene transfer]" and "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbiogenesis endosymbiosis]"). As a result of the overwhelming evidence in favor of the theory, it represents the [https://ncse.com/news/2009/07/views-evolution-among-public-scientists-004904 consensus of the scientists] in the field of biology (and science in general), thereby making it one of the most well-supported theories in science. The theory of evolution is the very backbone of modern biology and understanding evolution has become a fundamental aspect in that particular field of science. | ||
Understanding evolution (especially how it works) isn't easy. In order to adequately understand evolution, you need to have a basic understanding of many different things, including cellular biology, genetics, anatomy, geology, paleontology, taxonomy, and more. <span>It is a very complex subject and passing biology classes in college requires following many lessons on evolution, </span>[http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2014/01/creationism_in_public_schools_mapped_where_tax_money_supports_alternatives.html depending on what schools you are talking about.] Many notable scientists throughout history have devoted their entire careers on this very subject, and many still do. Despite this, there are quite a few people, who dismiss the entire scientific paradigm by asserting that evolution is "just a theory, not a fact" (among other asinine statements), [https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/head-in-the-cloud/201701/the-dunning-kruger-president as if they know better than every expert anywhere ever]. The bulk of this category consists mainly of [http://great-debate-community.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Clown_Car_Posse scientifically illiterate morons]. [[Category:GDC Lexicon]] | Understanding evolution (especially how it works) isn't easy. In order to adequately understand evolution, you need to have a basic understanding of many different things, including cellular biology, genetics, anatomy, geology, paleontology, taxonomy, and more. <span>It is a very complex subject and passing biology classes in college requires following many lessons on evolution, </span>[http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2014/01/creationism_in_public_schools_mapped_where_tax_money_supports_alternatives.html depending on what schools you are talking about.] Many notable scientists throughout history have devoted their entire careers on this very subject, and many still do. Despite this, there are quite a few people, who dismiss the entire scientific paradigm by asserting that evolution is "just a theory, not a fact" (among other asinine statements), [https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/head-in-the-cloud/201701/the-dunning-kruger-president as if they know better than every expert anywhere ever]. The bulk of this category consists mainly of [http://great-debate-community.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Clown_Car_Posse scientifically illiterate morons]. [[Category:GDC Lexicon]] | ||
Revision as of 14:09, 3 July 2017
Not to be confused with "Evilution".
While the term is used in various ways, in this context "evolution" refers to the process of changes in the inherited traits of reproductive populations over generations, which is summarily defined as "descent with [inherent genetic] modification" as coined by Charles Darwin. It is a natural phenomenon that encompasses all life, and more.
The theory of evolution is the scientific model that explains how and why evolution occurs, as well as the unity and diversity of life (not its origins) by concluding that every known species extant or extinct, is the result of evolution through common descent (and a few newly discovered processes such as "horizontal gene transfer" and "endosymbiosis"). As a result of the overwhelming evidence in favor of the theory, it represents the consensus of the scientists in the field of biology (and science in general), thereby making it one of the most well-supported theories in science. The theory of evolution is the very backbone of modern biology and understanding evolution has become a fundamental aspect in that particular field of science.
Understanding evolution (especially how it works) isn't easy. In order to adequately understand evolution, you need to have a basic understanding of many different things, including cellular biology, genetics, anatomy, geology, paleontology, taxonomy, and more. It is a very complex subject and passing biology classes in college requires following many lessons on evolution, depending on what schools you are talking about. Many notable scientists throughout history have devoted their entire careers on this very subject, and many still do. Despite this, there are quite a few people, who dismiss the entire scientific paradigm by asserting that evolution is "just a theory, not a fact" (among other asinine statements), as if they know better than every expert anywhere ever. The bulk of this category consists mainly of scientifically illiterate morons.
