2011
DOI: 10.1111/j.1558-5646.2011.01511.x
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How Evolution Generates Complexity Without Design: Language as an Instructional Metaphor

Abstract: One of the major stumbling blocks to understanding evolution is the difficulty in reconciling the emergence of complexity with the apparently undirected forces that drive evolutionary processes. This difficulty was originally framed as the "Watch and

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“…This can be seen in the strong parallels between language and genes [31], and especially if words are thought of as autonomous informational structures [32]. Indeed, use of the terms 'transcription' and 'translation' to describe 'expression' of biological information illustrates how deeply these parallels run.…”
Section: Digital Replicationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This can be seen in the strong parallels between language and genes [31], and especially if words are thought of as autonomous informational structures [32]. Indeed, use of the terms 'transcription' and 'translation' to describe 'expression' of biological information illustrates how deeply these parallels run.…”
Section: Digital Replicationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Another group has shared a description of the curriculum for a GE course centered on evolutionary theory (O'Brien et al, 2009). Others have offered individual pedagogical recommendations and descriptions of specific pedagogical tools, approaches, methods (e.g., McComas, 1991;Pennock, 2007;Nehm and Reilly, 2007;Werth, 2009;Smith et al, 2009;Andrews et al, 2011;Speth et al, 2009;Gillings, 2012).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%