God...created a number of possibilities in case some of his prototypes failed - that is the meaning of evolution.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Evolution creates many possibilities so that failed prototypes do not end existence.
- In plain terms
- Life keeps many options open in case some attempts fail.
- What can you take from it?
- Value diversity and redundancy as safeguards against failure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle potential failure?
- Do you keep backup plans?
Another view
Evolution is not intentional design but natural selection.
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