At certain points in this article, the word evolution is directly tied with a verb in ways that perpetuate (however unintentionally) the misconception that evolution proceeds with a purpose or goal, perhaps even with a guiding sentience. It is obvious that you are simply using such phrases to make the articles easy to read and accessible to nonscientists. Unfortunately, I believe that people without a thorough understanding of the evolutionary process receive an erroneous impression that evolution “acts.”
Paul Schlueter III Dallas, Pa.
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