I’m sure someone has already branded this phrase but on the off chance it hasn’t let me lay claim to it. De-evolution and divergence is a fairly simple concept/theory. It says that mankind is no longer evolving as a single species, rather two or more branches will ultimately emerge in possibly as short as a couple of thousand years.

Now I’m no Darwin and this doesn’t agree with his theory but in a sick sort of way it is an extension of the idea that animals (yes we are animals) adapt to their environment and make subtle adjustments to their physiology through activities and purpose. In fact I will be so bold to say this is just a logical extension of his work. Stay with me here.

Darwin while a well travelled and intelligent person observed the natural world and applied his findings across all species. Darwin had neither the breadth or depth of information available to us as modern humans. Not only do I have the advantage of the clif notes of his knowledge, but a fantastic amount of other information including an unimagined amounts of information compared to his time.

Let me be clear that I’m not talking about physical evolution as Charles was so enthralled with but more on  the mental side. Basically man has no natural predators except each other and in our present state of existance, little in the way of a serious physical challenges. The majority of human beings have a fairly cushy life. I will concede that I believe Darwin’s theory still applies to certain subsets of humans. Those in Africa and third world backwards places that are still challenged by physical environment. No, my theory is more to do with modern humans that do not have those environmental challenges.

My assertion is that the survival of the fittest has shifted to material possession and not that of the physical domination, top of the food chain, and smarter than other critters theory of evolution. It is clear to me that a significant portion of humans are loosing the smarter than other critters advantage. So much of our existence in the US is automatic. Only a portion of our species strives to excel, to create, to succeed. The rest are content, well maybe content is not the word but, to live with the status quo. No challenge, no need to adapt and so no evolution. De-evolution then asserts that not only are a large part of humans, stagnant but indeed they are going backwards.

Think about this the next time some lame brain cuts you off in traffic or some stupid jerk does something totally outrageous. More on this in later posts, I just wanted to lay claim as the originator of the theory. I invite you to prove me right or wrong.

PEACE!!

The Sage