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“Only a minority of biologists today hold that the variation of evolution cannot be random. In this point the minority are on more solid ground than the majority. If we want to gain a true insight into evolution, we must look to nonrandom variation.” quote by Lee Spetner
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““Only a minority of biologists today hold that the variation of evolution cannot be random. In this point the minority are on more solid ground than the majority. If we want to gain a true insight into evolution, we must look to nonrandom variation.””

Lee Spetner

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A minority view that evolutionary variation is non‑random may be more accurate than the majority’s random‑variation stance.

In simple terms: Non‑random variation could drive evolution more than chance.

Key Takeaway

Consider non‑random mechanisms.

Themes

evolution biology science

Mood

analytical inquisitive

Type

scientific philosophical

When to use this quote

  • research
  • education
  • policy making

Key Concepts

variation randomness minority perspective

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports non‑random variation?
  • How does this change evolutionary theory?
A Different Perspective

Random models dominate despite minority evidence.

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