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Scuka1 t1_j2eqibh wrote
He probably means something like this, but with a smartphone as the last "step" in evolution rather than a computer.
To answer the OP, those are comedic sketches, not accurate representations of what will happen to human evolution in the future.
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https://www.shutterstock.com/image-illustration/evolution-man-phone-260nw-1016406991.jpg
mikeholczer t1_j2eqnx8 wrote
Ok, I mean that’s clearly a joke.
Mammoth-Mud-9609 t1_j2er4kv wrote
Basically people are confusing evolution with a now defunct theory of Lamarckism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamarckism
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ThePhoenixBird2022 t1_j2eswus wrote
I saw something about humans evolving stronger, more nimble thumbs help with texting.
Evolution doesn't work that way. If your texting ability stops you from reproducing, then the stronger texters who do reproduce may, eventually lead to a race called homotextus or something.
Basically, if it doesn't stop you from reproducing, it won't affect evolution.
mikeholczer t1_j2eq82e wrote
Where are you seeing these depictions? I’ve never seen such a suggestion.