| So would it be fair to say that evolution of humans has been halted by civilization?
No, humans are not evolving. There's two components to evolution. Genetic variation or mutation and "survival of the fittest" or the inferior members of the species dying off according to their genetics or being replaced by faster growing populations.We no longer allow the inferior humans to die off. We give them drugs and medical care and social services. That's the reason why humans are so over-populated.Also, because of the conditions of modern economics and power structures, we are actually encouraging the growth of populations of human beings that are more open to suggestion, less ambitious and less intelligent.So no, theres not enough members of the human species dying off over time to facilitate evolution. However, if religions keep populations of gullible, over-breeding people growing, then we may be evolving into a species of over-populated, superstitious, unintelligent suckers.Moral of the story: if you have a degree and half a brain, shut up and have some kids, or you'll be replaced by idiots.
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