Quote by Daniel Dennett
Wherever there is a design that is highly successful in a broad range of similar environments, it is apt to emerge again and again, independently - the phenomenon known in biology as convergent evolution. I call these designs 'good tricks.'
Summary
This quote highlights the concept of convergent evolution, referring to situations where different species develop similar adaptations or characteristics in response to similar environmental pressures. The speaker refers to such adaptations as "good tricks" if they consistently and independently emerge in various organisms. This observation suggests that nature tends to find efficient and effective solutions to common challenges, reinforcing the idea that successful designs have a higher chance of recurring in different species thriving in similar environments.
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Design
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