Biology

Life is not designed. It is evolved — shaped by selection, drift, and contingency over billions of years. The essays in this category examine the evidence for evolution, the mechanisms of inheritance, and the structure of the living world.

Essays

The Evidence for Evolution (planned)

A planned essay on the multiple independent lines of evidence supporting common descent.

DNA Replication and Error Correction (planned)

A planned essay on how DNA replicates with extraordinary fidelity and what happens when it doesn't.