What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind?
Charles Darwin and his Origin of the Species struck me when I first learned of his conclusions,as uncontestable. Nature rewards natural advantage with survival of the fittest.
I have only changed my mind on how others interpret his thesis . The realization that what a simple mind may regard as “fit” is in fact ,totally unfit adds spice to Darwin’s original argument.
Actually,it makes me laugh,Nature recognises qualities in all terrains of survival, with every tool it can use.Some, look awkward to us ,eg.a lizard discarding its’ tail to escape or a snail moving about so slowly to munch on greenery?Compare that with the majestic nature of the mammals such as lions,elephants and tigers who hunt and move with stealth and grace.
So when I hear anyone described as “fit”,because they fit what has been categorised as attractive,able or beautiful.I laugh.Going to the gym and running marathons will never compare with the amazing ability of spider’s to weave incredible webs in all sorts of locations
The only question I have with Darwin’s theory is about death, why is there a fight to survive death and do the non-survivors go through the process of death with fear and trepidation,and does fear play a role in survival.Why fear non-existence?
Or does everything always exist? So there is no need to fear death.Yet everything runs from it.
I’m certainly running from it,but mainly because I don’t understand it.
Still,that is not a bad position to be in.
Namaste.
thenotsomightyom 