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People continue to influence their children long after they stop reproducing. Genes that help you children have more children are selected for, so something lik
by drewgross 10y ago
People continue to influence their children long after they stop reproducing. Genes that help you children have more children are selected for, so something like a gene that keeps you alive long enough to care for your grandchildren seems plausible.
- IanCal 10y agoAlthough there are also clear costs to this, and as you look at longer timescales the benefits become less pronounced. I'd at least say I don't see a strong evolutionary pressure for extended lifespans.