Re: the process of de-evolution has begun
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Wouldn't this would just be evolution?
Calling it "de-evolution" falsely implies a goal of complexity and higher intelligence, rather than a simple observation regarding reproductive success.
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Way to nit it up, guys! Actually "devolution" is perfectly acceptable usage here, as its primary non-technical definition is, "The process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality." (WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.)
But, I understand, it's crucial to show off your nuanced postmodern indifference to mankind's fate. Continue, continue.
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