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Many People Think the Word "Evolution" Implies Progress and Improvement

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Many people think the word "evolution" implies progress and improvement. Yet the central idea in evolutionary theory is that evolution is non-directional and doesn't necessarily improve a population's prospects over time. Discuss intellectual, religious, and social reasons this gap in understanding persists.


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