Evolution’s Secret Weapon (and How to Use It)

Evolution’s Secret Weapon (and How to Use It)

Evolution gets pitched as something that happened to us—but what if it’s also a tool we can learn from? Today we explore what natural selection is actually optimizing for, and what that “deep logic” can teach us about building better systems, making smarter decisions, and solving real-world problems. We’ll draw on Force of Nature: Understanding Evolution's Deepest Logic―and Putting It to Use and A Voice in the Wilderness: A Pioneering Biologist Explains How Evolution Can Help Us Solve Our Biggest Problems—two books that connect evolutionary thinking to the choices we face right now. 🎁 Save 20% on a Next Big Idea Club membership when you used code PODCAST at⁠ ⁠nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ ✉️ Get big ideas in your inbox with our daily newsletter. Subscribe at⁠ ⁠bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ Sponsored By: Homeserve — Go to ⁠homeserve.com/nbid⁠ to find the plan that’s right for you. FODZYME. — Finally, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the pain. Go to ⁠icaneatagain.com/daily

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