There Have Been a Number of Reproductively-Important Novel Developments During

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Essay

There have been a number of reproductively-important novel developments during the recent past. For example, contraception has made the link between sex and reproduction a weaker one. Social services protect children, even unwanted children, much more than was "true" during most of human evolution. Consider some of these changes, and speculate how they will affect human evolution in the long term. Your speculation should focus on changes in the ways people will behave in the future due to changes in genes, resulting from the novel developments.

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Definitions:

Marijuana

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes.

Amphetamines

A class of stimulant drugs that affect the central nervous system, commonly used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, but also prone to abuse.

Toxic Psychosis

Hallucinations, delirium, and paranoia caused by repeated high doses of amphetamines.

Cocaine

A powerful stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant, known for its potential to cause addiction and severe health problems.