Viewing real world challenges through an evolutionary lens has helped researchers solve many problems such as the origin of HIV, desertification, and fishing shortages. Watch the following video, and answer at least one of the questions below.
1. Which real world application of the evolutionary process did you find to be the most interesting and/or valuable, and why?
2. Given that the process of evolution is so well understood and applicable, is it useful to continue debating it’s validity in our political arena? Why or why not?
3. We are currently facing a number of environmental, socioeconomic, and health crises. How might applying our understanding of evolutionary processes help solve any of these issues? Explain your reasoning with examples.
