The story of Darwin and his big idea of evolution through natural selection offers numerous insights into how ideas become widespread. For example, why is it Darwin we celebrate above the others who thought of it first (William Wells and Patrick Matthew), or arguably conceived of it better (Alfred Russel Wallace)? The reason, says Olivia Judson is the “Origin,” which changed our view of other species and ourselves through relentless evidence.
Darwinmania!
The story of Darwin and his big idea of evolution through natural selection offers numerous insights into how ideas become widespread. For example, why is it Darwin we celebrate above the others who thought of it first (William Wells and Patrick Matthew), or arguably conceived of it better (Alfred Russel Wallace)? The reason, says Olivia Judson is the “Origin,” which changed our view of other species and ourselves through relentless evidence.