From my understanding of evolution, there are several types of “selection pressures” that drive the gene pool in certain directions. For example, a peacock’s tail is the result of sexual selection from

I think people are like every other creature. We seek pleasure and avoid pain. Evolution uses this method to get us to stay alive long enough to reproduce. Simple. The only problem now is that we are capable

I’d say you are correct. But do you know why? Let’s see if I can push you out of your comfort zone and get you to think about this: We don’t own our beliefs, they own us. This turns everything we believe

I couldn’t agree more. I think the xenophobic behavior is the result of certain “news” organizations propagating the belief that all our problems are caused by immigrants. Those not like us that come across

There is so much grist for the mill here, I don’t know where to start. Millions of years of evolution have wired us to want more for the genetic, propagation of our species reasons. But I think there is

An extremely well researched, interesting article that even E.O. Wilson would be proud to present! Thanks for all the work you did putting it together.

Our brains are the product of millions of years of evolution. Eating sweets and carbs was a good idea from our gene’s point of view, that is until we were able to create unlimited supplies. Now it's a

Exactly. We see it in today’s politics. Win at any cost including the country’s. People will protect and defend the most absurd and dangerous behavior just because he’s “our guy.” Tribalism 'trumps' reason.

I used to play tennis with a professional volleyball player. We were pretty evenly matched in tennis but one day I had quite a lead on him and I felt bad so I let up. Big mistake. He read me the riot act

For a long time now capitalistic systems have worked well for progress and creating wealth but not spreading it around. For that we relied on government. However governments tend to be bureaucratic,

That’s a good point. How about a Universal Basic Income until we all become creative? With automation and AI taking so many jobs what else can people do? Until then my retirement plan revolves around upvoting

I think @tarazkp is just voicing his concern about the uncertainty of the future rather than his pessimism. Anyone who knows a little history should be concerned because they know how tenuous our freedoms

Which view was more sensationalised, yours or his? Right after I posted that’s the thought I had so I looked at my notes. It was his. ;-)

I once gave a talk at a conference in San Diego. Later I was interviewed by a reporter about some of the topics I brought up. The next day not only was I misquoted but it was like we were at two different

Conspiracy theories are mostly an exercise in back-fitting events to support a desired belief. I think there is a psychological need to find an answer – any answer to unnerving questions so people come

It's either because he's doing Steemit full time or because he is German. LOL! Thanks for the post. Lot's of good advice for new and old Steemians alike.

Something else you might consider is the “Pomodoro Technique” which breaks down work into short 25 minute intervals. It works great for me because there is a sense of urgency seeing a clock ticking down

Maybe inspiration is from “breathing” in the known and breathing out the unknown. For me creative genius has always been taking old knowledge and putting it together in new ways to see something we couldn’t

Good advice for anyone with an interest in knowing how things work including how to achieve our goals. Thanks!

A very interesting and well researched article. There are a lot of moral and ethical issues raised in this post and they probably won’t be answered anytime soon. I think the toothpaste is out of the tube