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Lotion Spider Brouhaha, ADHD Superpowers, Earth's Evil Twin

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

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Alignment with Evolutionary Traits

The downsides of certain conditions stem from a misalignment between the traits that evolved over time and the demands of modern daily activities. Traits that evolved for hunting may not be suitable for tasks like prolonged sitting and typing. Despite societal evolution, the human body and mind may not be optimized for current lifestyles. The belief that humanity is evolving towards perfection is challenged by the randomness of evolution, debunking the idea of continuous improvement.

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