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The Future of Humanity: AI, Evolution, and the Shift in Our Destiny

David Shapiro dives deep into a thought-provoking exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI) and technological advancements are poised to influence human evolution. From our primitive origins to the rapid changes brought about by modern science and industry, he examines the forces driving our species' development and speculates on what the future might hold.

Understanding Evolution: The Foundations

At its core, evolution is driven by variation and selection, principles laid out succinctly by Charles Darwin. Evolution doesn’t necessarily mean individuals adapt but rather that species change over time through mechanisms like natural selection, gene flow, genetic drift, and mutation.