Amazonian Darwinism

When naive shoppers find out that the least expensive versions of items they find shopping online through Amazon or unregulated/foreign Internet markets aren't the best quality or for use as intended; often ending in broken merchandise, death, or near death experiences.

Buyer: "I bought some cheap jack stands on the internet for 20 bucks, ten seconds after I lowered my car on them they broke, could've killed me!"

Friend: "Damn, that could have been an example of Amazonian Darwinism right there. Almost Harbor Freight level."

by Lord Hammercy MD March 23, 2023

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Reverse Darwinism

The process of allowing those who would have naturally selected themselves out of existence the ability to survive through intervention that runs counter to natural selection.

If not for medical professionals, those climate activists who glued their hands to the road would have won the 2023 Darwin Awards. That's reverse Darwinism at work.

by SirKingArthur July 15, 2023

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financial darwinism

The power of money, or its lack, to determine who gets to reproduce. Whereas in the past this was decided perhaps by physical toughness, ingenuity and resourcefulness in surviving, modern society has coldbloodedly decided who gets to reproduce by separating us by those who can afford to and those who cannot. A possible synonym would be late stage capitalism. One solution is throwing oneself on the mercy of the government, risking social disrespect in the process.

Guy: Hey friend, why no kids?
Friend: Couldn't afford it. It's not mine or God's fault. It was financial darwinism.

by old observer November 20, 2023

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medical darwinism

Medical darwinism (n.) — A state of inequality where access to healthcare is predominantly decided by one's means to pay for treatment, as opposed to having a fair and proportionate system. Medical darwinism is present when barriers to healthcare such as appointment costs, insurance costs, and waiting lists are in place, leading to those with the deepest pockets to have better outcomes in life.

'America's healthcare system is pure medical darwinism, but underfunded single-payer systems which co-exist with private healthcare can lead to similar problems as well.'

by Catmily January 29, 2026

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