![]() The last chapter of the selfish gene deals with the theory of the extended phenotype which again is an interesting topic. The author also writes about a new kind of replicator - Memes which copy ideas, music, fashion, philosophies in our world. This simple concept is quite revolutionary.īreaking it all down Richard discusses the tasks of genes, in particular the role they play in parenthood, families, relationships between sexes, altruism, selfishness and many other tasks. Genes are the 'survival machines' because they use our bodies to duplicate, not the other way round. The gene is called the 'Selfish Gene' in the title because genes are the genetic unit that deal with their survival only, whilst promoting their own transmission at the cost of its enemies. The mechanism and nature of DNA are the small units that make up our genes that pass through generations of life. ![]() In the first few chapters the Selfish Gene is well explained. Richard Dawkins gracefully talks about the role genetics play in evolution, genes and more in "The Selfish Gene". ![]()
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