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Choosing the Right Partner for Successful Reproduction
Read more: Choosing the Right Partner for Successful ReproductionReproduction, the passing on of our genes to another generation, is life’s most important task. As divined by Nature, it is the very purpose of our existence. And yet, all species have limited opportunities for reproduction. An individual has to reach a certain level of maturity; they may have to wait until environmental conditions are…
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Marriage – Is it For Better or For Worse?
Read more: Marriage – Is it For Better or For Worse?The idea that marriage is purely a formal, public pledge of love, devotion, and commitment misunderstands the historical and genealogical purpose of this ceremonial bond. We should abandon any romantic notions we might have, and, instead, recognise marriage for what it really is – a managerial, controlling practice. In our early societal existence, male leaders…
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For Gene’s Sake
Read more: For Gene’s Sake“With your nose and my teeth, we’re sure to be good together.” It may not be the most inviting of chat-up lines, and it is perhaps unlikely to sweep a young lady off her feet, but that’s the underlying nature of the mating game. This is the reality of the relationships we choose. In selecting…
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Generational Progress and Societal Development
Read more: Generational Progress and Societal DevelopmentIn managing society, the true test of whether we have done a good job is the extent to which the next generation is judged to be in a better place than the previous one. Genetically, such considerations are impossible to assess. Any changes would be too small, too complex and too ill-defined. We do not…