Quote by Keith Henson

Evolution acts slowly. Our psychological characteristics today are those that promoted reproductive success in the ancestral environmen.


Evolution acts slowly. Our psychological characteristics tod

Summary

This quote suggests that the process of evolution occurs gradually and takes place over long periods of time. It implies that our present psychological traits and behaviors are a result of those that were advantageous for survival and reproduction in the past. These characteristics developed and persisted because they were conducive to reproductive success in the environments our ancestors lived in.

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By Keith Henson
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