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| Selection: Selection in evolution theory is the process by which organisms with beneficial traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those traits to their offspring. This process leads to changes in the population over time. See also Evolution, Darwinism, Mutation, Fitness, Survival._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Kevin Kelly on Selection - Dictionary of Arguments
I 1772 Selection/Adaption/Kelly: the old view on the adaptation was that the internal source (the mutation) caused a change, while external factors (the environment) selected or directed the development. >Mutation, >Evolution, >Adaption. New: the new view is that external (physical or chemical) conditions produce the forms, while internal factors (self-organization) make the selection. >Self-organization, cf. >St. Kauffman._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Kelly I Kevin Kelly What Technology Wants New York 2011 |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-19