Evolution, survival and adaptation (Evolution)

by Balance_Maintained , U.S.A., Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 07:50 (2247 days ago) @ dhw

Sometimes I think we zoom to far in when we are looking at the subject. In this case, what looks like fierce competition when viewed closely appears as wonderful harmony when we step back and look at the ecosystems as a whole. Perhaps the 'competitive' element is there as a product to prevent the degradation of the species through laziness and glut.

In this sense, it is little different than the idea of Capitalism. Through competition we improve both quality and efficiency of what we have to offer. Some businesses fail, some thrive, but in the end, it there is a net gain to the larger society.

If that is true, it would make sense that God would preprogram that concept, as it would cover a multitude of behaviors and provide multiple benefits both to the species and the ecosystem.

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What is the purpose of living? How about, 'to reduce needless suffering. It seems to me to be a worthy purpose.