Transcription The evolutionary impulse and its current implications
Gene Spread as an Evolutionary Imperative
From an evolutionary standpoint, it's understandable why the sex drive is so strong. Gene spread is the prime mover of evolution.
Nature has therefore endowed us with a very intense desire that ensures the reproduction of the species.
Why the Sex Drive Is So Strong That It Impairs Judgment
The fact that this drive can override our rational judgment makes evolutionary sense.
In an ancestral environment, hesitating or overthinking could mean missing a reproductive opportunity.
Nature favored impulsive action over rational deliberation in this area.
The Contrast Between the Evolutionary Environment and the Modern World
The problem is that we live in a very different modern world. Our sexual decisions have complex consequences that didn't exist in the past.
Such as sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies in complicated social contexts, or the legal and ethical implications of consent.
The serious implications for today's society
Our old evolutionary hardware is not well adapted to our new cultural software. This mismatch has very serious implications for our society.
It partly explains problems such as sexual assault, harassment, and risk-taking that can ruin lives.
The strength of our biological instinct collides with the complexities of our morals and our laws.
Summary
The sexual drive has a powerful evolutionary root, as it ensur
the evolutionary impulse and its current implications
