I've read that one of the theorized adaptive benefits in humans (among other animals) is a stronger community. Given that it generally does take a village, mates that aren't directly reproductive will still very much contribute to the survival of kids by being able to adopt, or do work for the community without having to spend time on children of their own. This helps their close genetic relatives successfully pass on very similar genes. Plus, we're fun to be around, and that's pretty cool all on its own.
I learned about this with giraffes! Short version: There's a bunch of male gay giraffes because having a pair of gay uncles who can also watch the kids means there's tons of adults invested in the survival of the kids.
Agreed. People who only know 8th grade biology get stuck on on individuals passing genes down via having children. If my siblings have children and are unable to raise them and I raise or help raise them then some of my genes indeed get passed down.
you remind me of my friend Josh in how you so cutely and kindly explain things in a way I would be too angry to; I aspire to be more like y'all. ALSO to add on this: Homosexual behaviors in larger social groups can similarly to your gull situation create more opportunity for young to survive after having been rejected or orphaned or even when the full family is alive, during times of drought and other environmental stressors increase those foraging or hunting and therefore decreasing the ratio of eaters to producers. Like, there's TONS of reasons it HAS evolved, if people want to use their imagination they can begin to see some of the myriad possibilities.
THIS! TY! THIS IS WHAT I'M ON ABOUT! Well actually, tbh I still didn't have this 100% sussed myself until quite recently. But yeah basically-- basically a lot of people have a lot of misconceptions about what evolution is/is-not. And since evolution winds up tending to have a huge impact on an individual's worldview, that sort of information can be *IMPORTANT*. Ty for drawing attention to this issue. Sorry if I was a little loud. I just feel quite passionately about this subject.
The way you waved your hands around gave me an idea: Have you ever considered doing a video on the evolutionary significance of the development of thumbs?
“2.5 sentences” lmao that’s a burn
I've read that one of the theorized adaptive benefits in humans (among other animals) is a stronger community. Given that it generally does take a village, mates that aren't directly reproductive will still very much contribute to the survival of kids by being able to adopt, or do work for the community without having to spend time on children of their own. This helps their close genetic relatives successfully pass on very similar genes.
Plus, we're fun to be around, and that's pretty cool all on its own.
Props to you for staying kind and polite!
I learned about this with giraffes! Short version: There's a bunch of male gay giraffes because having a pair of gay uncles who can also watch the kids means there's tons of adults invested in the survival of the kids.
Agreed. People who only know 8th grade biology get stuck on on individuals passing genes down via having children. If my siblings have children and are unable to raise them and I raise or help raise them then some of my genes indeed get passed down.
People who think that what they learned in middle school is the be all end all of knowledge are the bane of my existence
I learn so much from this channel. who would have known the intersection between gay and dinosaur would be so interesting. :-)
you remind me of my friend Josh in how you so cutely and kindly explain things in a way I would be too angry to; I aspire to be more like y'all.
ALSO to add on this: Homosexual behaviors in larger social groups can similarly to your gull situation create more opportunity for young to survive after having been rejected or orphaned or even when the full family is alive, during times of drought and other environmental stressors increase those foraging or hunting and therefore decreasing the ratio of eaters to producers. Like, there's TONS of reasons it HAS evolved, if people want to use their imagination they can begin to see some of the myriad possibilities.
Isn't that the crab deal?
Zoiberg!
Absolutely love this! I'm going to share it with anyone who adopts this standpoint
Great rebuttal and great video overall ❤
THIS! TY! THIS IS WHAT I'M ON ABOUT! Well actually, tbh I still didn't have this 100% sussed myself until quite recently. But yeah basically-- basically a lot of people have a lot of misconceptions about what evolution is/is-not. And since evolution winds up tending to have a huge impact on an individual's worldview, that sort of information can be *IMPORTANT*.
Ty for drawing attention to this issue. Sorry if I was a little loud. I just feel quite passionately about this subject.
The way you waved your hands around gave me an idea:
Have you ever considered doing a video on the evolutionary significance of the development of thumbs?
Ask most neurodiverse individuals about the neurotypical herd. My take on it is Sumo: the survival of the fattest
Everything alive currently, right now, today, this instant, is the "most evolved".
Excellent!
Will you ever have a podcast? I love the shorts but I want more! Thank you!
Nice job.
Maybe survival and reproduction should be stopped entirely