Evolution

[owlcool]

What do you think is the next Human Evolution, and why? State why.
Examples.
1. More resistance to radiation, as we are consistently effected by radiation from things like Phones, Computers, etc.
2. Less intelligence. This would still be an evolution, but it wouldn't be one I would want. I will explain how this works, Later.

 

[Gamzee]

I don't really understand this thread, but here I go. Nothing. We are not mating based on survival so I would say our evolution is pretty much over. I'm not an expert on this topic, but that is my opinion.

 

[Hero]

I don't really understand this thread, but here I go. Nothing. We are not mating based on survival so I would say our evolution is pretty much over. I'm not an expert on this topic, but that is my opinion.

Yeah, we mate out of love, money ,and fun....nasty humans. We pandas are cool dough.

 

[owlcool]

I don't really understand this thread, but here I go. Nothing. We are not mating based on survival so I would say our evolution is pretty much over. I'm not an expert on this topic, but that is my opinion.

Evolution would happen because of mutations of humans surviving more often then actual humans, or reproducing more then other humans.

Believe it or not, Humans are still animals.

Also, there are some examples of Human Evolution's that occurred over just like a thousand years, such as surviving at higher altitudes. I would recommend you research it a bit.

 

[Hero]

Evolution would happen because of mutations of humans surviving more often then actual humans, or reproducing more then other humans.

Believe it or not, Humans are still animals.

Also, there are some examples of Human Evolution's that occurred over just like a thousand years, such as surviving at higher altitudes. I would recommend you research it a bit.

We know that humans are animals, but you do have to take into a fact that not everybody believes in evolution .

 

[Gamzee]

1. More resistance to radiation, as we are consistently effected by radiation from things like Phones, Computers, etc.

They both have low low low amounts of radiation.

Evolution would happen because of mutations of humans surviving more often then actual humans, or reproducing more then other humans.

Yes, but at a much much slower rate than any other species, as our life expectancy is so high and our technology so advanced we need not mate based on hunting skills, but on personality.

Believe it or not, Humans are still animals.

No shit.

Also, there are some examples of Human Evolution's that occurred over just like a thousand years, such as surviving at higher altitudes. I would recommend you research it a bit.

Your body naturally gets adjusted to conditions, as humans are masters at adaptation. But I could be wrong.

 

[Gamzee]

We know that humans are animals, but you do have to take into a fact that not everybody believes in evolution .

It doesn't matter if you believe in it. I can not believe in the sun, but its still there.

 

[Hero]

It doesn't matter if you believe in it. I can not believe in the sun, but its still there.

No, that's just a big orange in the sky......humans and your "sun". PANDAS RULES!?

 

[Gamzee]

No, that's just a big orange in the sky......humans and your "sun". PANDAS RULES!?

Okay...

 

[owlcool]

They both have low low low amounts of radiation.





Yes, but at a much much slower rate than any other species, as our life expectancy is so high and our technology so advanced we need not mate based on hunting skills, but on personality.

No shit.

Your body naturally gets adjusted to conditions, as humans are masters at adaptation. But I could be wrong.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/02/science/02tibet.html?_r=0
"at least 30 genes had undergone evolutionary change"

 

[Gamzee]

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/02/science/02tibet.html?_r=0
"at least 30 genes had undergone evolutionary change"

We have around 24,000 genes so thats not much, and as I said, now that we have advanced technology (which they don't have) evolution will slow down.

 

[owlcool]

We have around 24,000 genes so thats not much, and as I said, now that we have advanced technology (which they don't have) evolution will slow down.

Of course, Humans also adopt AROUND advanced technology. Try an evolution that causes you to be more likely to survive a car crash, per say.

 

[Gamzee]

Of course, Humans also adopt AROUND advanced technology. Try an evolution that causes you to be more likely to survive a car crash, per say.

How would that work? Cars are very new things when compared to the human race. It took those Tibetans thousands of years just to have a bit stronger lungs.

Evolution isn't a skill tree in an RPG. It is a very long and complex process, one that the relatively small amount of fatal car crashes won't change.

 

[owlcool]

How would that work? Cars are very new things when compared to the human race. It took those Tibetans thousands of years just to have a bit stronger lungs.

Evolution isn't a skill tree in an RPG. It is a very long and complex process, one that the relatively small amount of fatal car crashes won't change.

No reason why these inventions won't stay around for a while.

 

[Gamzee]

No reason why these inventions won't stay around for a while.

I don't understand how evolution would help car crashes. Could you explain?

 

[owlcool]

I don't understand how evolution would help car crashes. Could you explain?

Simple things such as different direction of blood vessels to the brain, more blood vessels in different places, etc.

 

[Gamzee]

Simple things such as different direction of blood vessels to the brain, more blood vessels in different places, etc.

Yeah. But how.

 

[owlcool]

Yeah. But how.

How wouldn't it be possible?
*Troll face*
Seriously, although I am not a biologist I am pretty certain it is possible.

 

[Pickle9775]

Human evolution has ended. As many people said we don't mate out of a desire for advantageous traits. Not only this, our intelligence has skyrocketed (in terms of evolution): in the blink of an eye. Take a look at Darwin's finches. They evolved to have different beaks based on what was available to eat on their island.
Because of our technological advancements we are able to ensure those who have genetic inability to survive and live a full life. In addition to this we have the ability to be on the OTHER SIDE OF THE PLANET within a day. Genes are constantly mixing and changing. In order for a new species to arise you would need a large pool of people and they would only be able to breed with other people in that pool. The most common "large" mutation usually comes with sterility so they can't be passed on.
A little nitpick, your question also poses an issue with the feasibility. One species does not evolve into another, they evolve from another. Chimps didn't evolve into humans, we both evolved from a common ancestor because of a split population of said common ancestor.

Side note: We can't just evolve to get a more efficient circulatory system. Things like that are deeply coded into our DNA and likely won't change for the better. Very few modern mutations are helpful. And evolution did screw is over. It ensured we got an age where we could pass on our genes, but then it just gave up. Things like Alzheimer's can affect us because early humans couldn't see it as an issue during the time of reproduction because it came long after.

 

[Finn_Bueno_]

I wouldn't say it has ended. I believe the lenght of people changes mainly. I could be wrong though!