Intended Evolution & Intended Evolution Fitness
Links of Interest
"Furthermore, I am convinced that Natural Selection has been the main but
not exclusive means of modification." -The last sentance of the introduction to Darwin's "On the Origin of Species"
"All available evidence supports the central conclusions of evolutionary theory, that life on Earth has evolved and that species share common ancestors. Biologists are not arguing about these conclusions. But they are trying to figure out how evolution happens, and that's not an easy job." -Berkely University
I was taught over and over again that the accumulation of random mutations led to evolutionary change - led to new species. I believed it until I looked for evidence- Lynn Margulis
Denis Noble's discussion on the Modern Synthesis (random mutation), Darwin, Lamarck, etc.
Bacteria intentionally edit their own DNA, which are then passed down to future generations: Quanta Magazine
"A comeback for Lamarckian Evolution?"- Technology Review
The power of movement in plants- Charles Darwin
On Plant Intelligence: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Talks and Videos
Some thought provoking talks on various topics related to physiology, communication, and evolution. These talks look at a wider evolutionary context than is typically presented in mainstream thinking.
A discussion of Darwinism, Physiology, and biological communication- J Scott Turner
A discussion about historical and current evolutionary debate- James Schapiro, PhD
A presentation on bacterial communication and "swarm intelligence"- Eshel Ben-Jacob