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Is Evolution Dangerous by Design?

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Overview

Explore the intriguing question "Is Evolution Dangerous By Design?" in this thought-provoking 52-minute talk by Dr. Abby Hafer, a biologist, educator, and author. Delve into the imperfections of human anatomy, examining why squid have superior eyes and human reproduction is fraught with risks. Learn about bad eyes, bad backs, and fatal flaws in human design. Discover Dr. Hafer's perspective on whether humans are truly the pinnacle of evolution and gain insights into her upcoming projects. Engage with this critical examination of the human body and challenge assumptions about intelligent design through the lens of evolutionary biology.

Syllabus

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Abby Hafer background
Are humans the pinnacle?
Bad eyes, bad backs
Fatal flaws
The perils of reproduction
Upcoming projects

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Evolution Soup

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