Evolution by way of natural selection is more than a theory that can explain certain earthly phenomena. It is a logical inevitability that applies to all earthly (and universal) phenomena. Hence, humans are in no way, and cannot possibly be in any way, exempted from this reality, as this would require the elimination of all threats to human existence physical, predatory, microbial, and rival. By extension, based on natural variation patterns generally, and different evolutionary histories specifically, whatever actions humans undertake as individuals and/or in the form of groups will invariably have selection ramifications. In short, humans can use ideas to advance their own causes, if they comport with evolutionary principles, by keeping a step ahead of natural selection; or humans can use ideas to hurt their own causes, or increase their chances of extinction to the extent that they do not comport with evolutionary principles.
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This book is the result of a promise that eleven-year-old K. D. Koratsky made to himself thirty-eight years ago. Not being able to accept that faith can lead to truth, and recognizing that faith has produced at least as much war as peace, he declared that someday he would write a book that could describe truth and rules of interaction based on a standard of evidence alone, which could gain the consensus of and unite the world s various peoples. Nineteen years ago, with engineering and systems degree in hand, and career underway, the time had come to begin researching the project. To find direction, the history of religion was chosen as a starting point, as the related institutions tend to claim a monopoly on greater truth and morals. After more than thirty thousand hours of time and effort over nearly twenty years, the result is presented in Living with Evolution or Dying Without It.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've been obsessed with evolution for years now. I love the idea of forming the world and beings as more than some type of magic...*and so it was*.
This book is a huge book and not a one night read. It is very well written and a great item to have on your reference shelf.
This book takes you chronologically through the phases and happenings of evolution. There's even an incredibly awesome pull out timeline in the back of the book.
If you go into this with an open mind...be prepared to have many of your opinions changed {if you weren't already pro-evolution}. This book lays out the facts clearly for all levels of adult readers.
Mystee Blackwood,
A Moment With Mystee Reviews
This book is a huge book and not a one night read. It is very well written and a great item to have on your reference shelf.
This book takes you chronologically through the phases and happenings of evolution. There's even an incredibly awesome pull out timeline in the back of the book.
If you go into this with an open mind...be prepared to have many of your opinions changed {if you weren't already pro-evolution}. This book lays out the facts clearly for all levels of adult readers.
Mystee Blackwood,
A Moment With Mystee Reviews
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
For anything to persevere, it must change and adapt. "Living with Evolution Or Dying Without It: A guide to Understanding Humanity's Past, present, and Future" describes the evolution of all things, and how humanity has succeeded and thrived through their changes over their existence. Stating that even religion has evolved through the centuries, K. D. Koratsky gives readers a scientific and thoughtful analysis of the ever changing universe we live in. "Living With Evolution or Dying Without It" is a fascinating read, highly recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Vibha Verma
Format:Hardcover
A great book written by K.D.Koratsky with the most appropriate title. A factual book that chronologically takes the readers through the journey of evolution. The journey which began approximately 13.7 billion years ago with the grand Big Bang explosion.
The natural selection - the fundamental base of almost every phenomenon in the entire universe gets instrumental in deciding what goes or stays, where, when and how. There is a sneak peek through different eras that universe went through and specifically our planet where the ingredients got right at the right place and at the right time to make life possible. Many species came, evolved, extinguished, making room for the next ones. The nature has been displaying its brutal intelligence by silently churning different species testing them on their adaptability and fitness quotients. Not just the species, even the specific features in some species get eliminated if they fail to provide the required functionality making themselves redundant. In such cases, nature chooses to release the energy held up to maintain the existence of those superfluous features or the whole superfluous species, for better application of the same energy. Species that learn the trick of adapting with the natural changes increase their chances of survival at the cost of those which fail to do the same.
The author emphasizes the importance of understanding that humans in no way will be favored by this natural law, and there are enough evidences to prove it to be so. However some cues can be taken from how the selection process works to handle or manage the survivability challenges facing humankind.
The book discusses the sequence of significant events in the evolution process of - the universe, the earth and the living beings.... Read more ›
The natural selection - the fundamental base of almost every phenomenon in the entire universe gets instrumental in deciding what goes or stays, where, when and how. There is a sneak peek through different eras that universe went through and specifically our planet where the ingredients got right at the right place and at the right time to make life possible. Many species came, evolved, extinguished, making room for the next ones. The nature has been displaying its brutal intelligence by silently churning different species testing them on their adaptability and fitness quotients. Not just the species, even the specific features in some species get eliminated if they fail to provide the required functionality making themselves redundant. In such cases, nature chooses to release the energy held up to maintain the existence of those superfluous features or the whole superfluous species, for better application of the same energy. Species that learn the trick of adapting with the natural changes increase their chances of survival at the cost of those which fail to do the same.
The author emphasizes the importance of understanding that humans in no way will be favored by this natural law, and there are enough evidences to prove it to be so. However some cues can be taken from how the selection process works to handle or manage the survivability challenges facing humankind.
The book discusses the sequence of significant events in the evolution process of - the universe, the earth and the living beings.... Read more ›
6 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Finally! A book about Evolution, one of the hottest, most contested topics today - decades after the Scopes trial, etc - and the subject of continued fighting among otherwise civilized people, but this book about Evolution does not enter that rocky arena of whether or not it is fact: brilliant author KD Koratsky simply takes the stance of challenging us to examine our current values and compare those with societies that have either thrived or died in the past. `Evolution as the product of natural selection not only defines certain earthly phenomena but it must necessarily define all earthly and universal phenomena because its essence will universally dictate what spaces become occupied by what forms of matter. Humans are in no way exempted from this logical rule of physical law. Societies that synchronize their policies with the realities of natural selection will maximize chances of long-term success, while those that do not will increase their chances of suffering extinction in the near or distant future.' Tough language at first, but Koratsky's no nonsense writing address so many issues such as how we deal with criminals, our puzzling use of welfare, and our very current arguments about healthcare and provides solid paths to rethink what we reward and how our protection of the weakest is contrary to the survival of the fittest. `A society will get more of what it rewards and less of what it punishes'. Swallow or gulp before finishing this book because it is bound to change minds in a natural way for those strong enough to admit Koratsky is right! Grady Harp, April 10
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A book about evolution and how it applies to social security, reform, prisons, health care, social groups, societies, governments, and more.
This is a heavy book with a lot of information and is not a one night read. It is something you would keep in your library and refer to for information regarding the science and applications behind evolution.
As a dictionary is full of words, this book is like a dictionary for evolution...not just the science, but the practical aspects of it.
It was a bit daunting at first, so big and so intellectual. But it written well enough that even those not as familiar with evolution can learn something useful from it.
I recommend it to students of evolution and sciences as well as social studies and cultural majors. I also recommend it to anyone interested in this subject who is not in school.
A deep, satisfying read!
Reviewed by
Ami Blackwelder
[...].
This is a heavy book with a lot of information and is not a one night read. It is something you would keep in your library and refer to for information regarding the science and applications behind evolution.
As a dictionary is full of words, this book is like a dictionary for evolution...not just the science, but the practical aspects of it.
It was a bit daunting at first, so big and so intellectual. But it written well enough that even those not as familiar with evolution can learn something useful from it.
I recommend it to students of evolution and sciences as well as social studies and cultural majors. I also recommend it to anyone interested in this subject who is not in school.
A deep, satisfying read!
Reviewed by
Ami Blackwelder
[...].
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