Thursday, September 17, 2009

A swarm of bacteria

The speed of the evolution of bacteria is rapid, as it multiples very rapidly, with corresponding changes of generation. It is natural that species of bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics within a short period, given the rapidity of its multiplication.

Humans, on the other hand, cannot reproduce so rapidly. The human evolution has taken another strategy.

Human evolution is characterized by sustainability, supported by the longevity of individuals. Although the "self" maintains its identity over decades, the elements that compose the self multiply and perish within a very short period.

Humans, in a sense, is a "habitat" in itself, in which the evolution of constituent entities occurs. Humans evolve most efficiently when behaving like a swarm of bacteria.

1 comment:

USB said...

" Humans, in a sense, is a "habitat" in itself, in which the evolution of constituent entities occurs."

Amazing.

Some habitants talk to me.
" Hey, I'm a representative of your scruff. Stretch us sometimes during desk work, or we badly feel stiff."

" I'm Ms Fine Skin. Apply more milky lotion after a bath. We easily dry out in fall."

Yes, sir, ma'am.

Thank you for the introspective essay.