Genetic traits like male pattern baldness and fingerprints, although varied in their presence, have played a crucial role in the survival and reproduction of our ancestors. These unique traits, such as fingerprints, may not hold the same importance now as they did in the past for clinging onto trees, but they were essential in enabling our ancestors to survive and reproduce, ultimately leading to our existence today. These features are like a genetic book of the dead, serving as a description of the environments in which our ancestors thrived and highlighting the importance of survival for reproduction to ensure the continuity of a species.
Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with evolutionary biologist and author of The Genetic Book of the Dead Richard Dawkins to talk about evolution, whether we were “designed,” how we are living reflections of our ancestors, and much much more.
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