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Natural Selection 

Did you hear about the person who misinterpreted the "stand behind yellow lines" sign at train station? they were killed by train. Classic case of natural selection"
Natural Selection by kphantom September 23, 2013

natural selection 

1. the main process behind evolution, as stated by Charles Darwin. Also known as survival of the fittest, meaning those with superior traits are more likely to pass on their genes to the next generation.

This is how life on Earth has progressed for millions of years, driven by instincts encoded into the DNA of all living things. But sadly, as a result of several factors, including exponential intelligence, irrational emotions, etc, the species Homo sapiens is slowing down in terms of evolution. Due to the successful creation of societies and advancements in the sciences of medicine, humans have become exempt from the laws of natural selection, leading to degeneration within the species.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A RACIST OPINION IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM. THIS IS NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH CRAP LIKE SOCIAL DARWINISM OR BULLSHIT LIKE THAT. The point is, civilization has brought physical evolution of humanity to a halt. Medical and genealogical studies have revealed that those living in less industrialized or progressed regions or eras, differences in hygiene and anatomical knowledge aside, were more healthy and adaptable than people living in high-level civilizations. Or something like that.

Anyways, that's my opinion. Natural Selection doesn't apply to humans as long as humans stay indoors. Due to lapses in judgment, the "Unnatural Selection" that we have imposed on ourselves will bring doom to our species. Have a nice day!
fanaticalreligiousperson1: Natural selection doesn't exist!

concernedrationalperson2: True, in humanity's case. Otherwise, you're retarded.
natural selection by aka_Pyro May 29, 2007

Natural Selection 

Law of the world where the stupid, ignorant and stubborn people die first.
While they think they are immune to Covid-19, people who don't wear masks and practice social distancing will be the first ones to die, this is natural selection so that only smart people survive.
Natural Selection by joeyhtc May 4, 2020

natural selection 

SOCIAL DARWINISM; SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST.

spieces that adapt the best to their environment survive, while ones that don't adapt are eliminated.


(the name of the mod for half-life derived from this term, marines and aliens battling for racial supremacy)
the book "call of the wild" by Jack london defines the term natural selection.

natural selection 

seriously, the rainbow is gods promise not to drown us all. Isn't that nice of him?
natural selection by drew December 24, 2003

Natural Selection 

Natural selection occurs when having to select candidates from a plethora of curriculum vitae.

The cv's are discarded except 1. The rationale is; for this vacancy, we need a candidate who is lucky.
- There's the new guy we hired via the natural selection recruitment program.
- But he's worthless..
- I guess he just was lucky.
Natural Selection by aartjan April 2, 2011
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