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Lonely Minds in the Universe
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In 'Lonely Minds in the Universe' Simon Conway Morris examines the principle of convergent evolution and argues that evolution repeatedly finds similar solutions, making complex features and intelligence likely outcomes.
He draws on numerous paleontological and evolutionary examples to show how similar biological forms evolve independently under comparable pressures.
The book challenges the view that human-like intelligence is a fluke and suggests a tendency toward repeatable evolutionary pathways.
Conway Morris situates the discussion within broader philosophical and scientific debates about life's distribution in the cosmos.
His work has been influential in discussions about the probability of extraterrestrial intelligence and the predictability of evolution.
He draws on numerous paleontological and evolutionary examples to show how similar biological forms evolve independently under comparable pressures.
The book challenges the view that human-like intelligence is a fluke and suggests a tendency toward repeatable evolutionary pathways.
Conway Morris situates the discussion within broader philosophical and scientific debates about life's distribution in the cosmos.
His work has been influential in discussions about the probability of extraterrestrial intelligence and the predictability of evolution.
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