Evolutionary Medicine
Randolph Nesse discusses the concept of evolutionary medicine and why diseases are not adaptations gone wrong. He explains that diseases are not useful and are instead a result of natural selection not making the body more robust. The conversation also touches on the prevalence of cancer in humans and other species.In this clip
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377: Randolph Nesse | Good Reasons for Bad Feelings
Related Questions
What role does natural selection play in evolution as discussed in the episode 377: Randolph Nesse | Good Reasons for Bad Feelings and the clip Why Disease Exists?
What is the impact of natural selection as discussed in the episode 377: Randolph Nesse | Good Reasons for Bad Feelings and the clip Why Disease Exists?
Why can't we adapt to everything harmful?