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“With only a little imagination we can see the gene as sitting at the centre of a radiating web of extended phenotypic power.” quote by Richard Dawkins
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““With only a little imagination we can see the gene as sitting at the centre of a radiating web of extended phenotypic power.””

Richard Dawkins

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A small imagination reveals genes as central nodes in a network of outward biological effects.

In simple terms: Imagining shows genes as hubs of outward influence.

Key Takeaway

Explore gene‑environment interactions.

Themes

genetics systems evolution imagination

Mood

analytical curious

Type

scientific philosophical

When to use this quote

  • research
  • education
  • public outreach

Key Concepts

biology complex systems

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view change our understanding of inheritance?
  • What are limits of gene‑centric thinking?
A Different Perspective

Complexity can be oversimplified.

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