Quote by Kevin Kelly

Organisms by their design are not made to adapt too far.

Organisms by their design are not made to adapt too far.

Summary

This quote suggests that organisms in nature have certain inherent limitations when it comes to adapting or evolving too extensively. It implies that every living being is equipped with a specific set of features, traits, and mechanisms that make them suitable for survival in their respective environments. While organisms do possess the ability to adapt to some extent, this quote implies that there are limits to this adaptability. It suggests that there are inherent boundaries or thresholds beyond which organisms cannot successfully adapt, emphasizing the notion that every species is structured to thrive within certain boundaries of evolution and adaption.

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Design

By Kevin Kelly

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