Imperfection: A Natural History

Life on Earth is a product of imperfection, with anomalies and errors driving the evolution of the universe and life itself. From the chaotic birth of the cosmos to the random DNA mutations that fuel evolution, imperfections have shaped the world in unexpected ways. This explores how natural selection often transforms advantages into disadvantages, citing examples like the Irish elk and the human brain's neuroimperfections. It questions the concept of perfection in the human body, pointing out mismatched features like appendices and the drawbacks of bipedalism.

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