Genetically Wrapped

Exploring Humanity's Evolutionary Development

  • From Reproductive to Recreational Sex

    From Reproductive to Recreational Sex

    Sexual relationships are about attraction. We see something we like in a person, and we want to spend more time with that person; we want to have sex with that person. Years ago, it was relatively straightforward. We were effectively on a search, seeking out “the one” – the perfect partner for us; the person […]

  • Humanity’s Evolution: Unlocking Dual Capacities

    Humanity’s Evolution: Unlocking Dual Capacities

    Humanity, like all species, adapts to its environment. If we have the genetic opportunity to make an advantageous adaptation, one that provides some benefit within the prevailing environment, then we will seize that chance. It should be good for us; it should improve our survival prospects. Adopting an upright stance or the development of opposing […]

  • The Role of Society in Human Survival

    The Role of Society in Human Survival

    Life’s motivation is survival. Not as individuals – our physical fragility and durability limit that – but as a species. It is our genes that must go on. They are the basis of our being, and it is they that have the capacity to survive into the future. For this reason, they are the driving […]

  • How Societal Living Shapes our Evolution

    How Societal Living Shapes our Evolution

    Of all the choices humanity could have made, of all the pathways humanity could have chosen, opting for a societal existence as our means to survive was inspired. Most obviously, it has worked – we are still in existence. By living together, we have been better able to provide for each other – sustenance, shelter, […]

  • Genetic Flaws: Human Imperfection

    Genetic Flaws: Human Imperfection

    No one’s perfect; no one can ever be perfect – that’s certainly the case in genetics. This lack of perfection, this inability to achieve perfection, means that we all carry weaknesses or flaws. Some greater than others; some more consequential than others. These flaws matter because they are liabilities on our genetic balance sheet. Whatever […]

  • The Shift in Gender Roles

    The Shift in Gender Roles

    Throughout Nature and certainly in the case of humanity, males have tended to be the dominant sex – not only are they bigger and stronger, but the nature of their reproductive act – their genetic contribution – is rapid-repeating, unlimited and non-committal. It means that they can tender their genes as much as they like. […]

  • Ensuring Survival: Collective Strength

    Ensuring Survival: Collective Strength

    When it comes to the survival of a species, safeguards must be in place to prevent it from being adversely affected by the erroneous actions of any of its members. The most important protection for a species is the strength of the collective. In its evolution, a species advances as a single entity, albeit driven […]

  • Our Life’s Performance – A Genetic Review

    Our Life’s Performance – A Genetic Review

    The results are in. Our individual genetic assessment comes back to us. It doesn’t make for the best of reading. In fact, it’s rather like reliving those school reports we received as children – could do better; if he applied himself more; too easily distracted. It seems our Genetic Priorities have not received the attention […]

  • Humanity’s Mistaken Persuasion

    Humanity’s Mistaken Persuasion

    Humanity has an enormous sense of self-importance. We like to think of ourselves as being centre stage – life revolves around us. We are Nature’s superior beings – the masters, the leaders, the controllers of this world. But it’s a mistaken outlook. Although we may try to be, we are not the main participant in […]