Evolutionary Trade-offs
Aging is an evolutionary accident that reflects a compromise between survival strategies. Rather than always maximizing size or strength, organisms allocate energy based on their environment, which can lead to shorter lifespans being more advantageous. The balance between maintaining the body and optimizing for reproduction or other survival traits illustrates the complex nature of fitness in the animal kingdom.In this clip
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Why We Get Old & How We Can Stop It - Dr Andrew Steele | Modern Wisdom Podcast 265
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