I'm a huge believer in evolution (not in the sense that 'it happened' - anybody who doesn't believe that is either uninformed or crazy, but in the sense 'the processes of evolution are really fundamental, and should probably be at least _thought_ about in pretty much any context').
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Torvalds values evolution as a fundamental process to consider across various contexts.
- In plain terms
- The process of evolution is a key concept to keep in mind.
- What can you take from it?
- Evolutionary thinking applies beyond biology.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does evolution apply to technology?
- Is change always good?
Another view
Evolution is not always the fastest path.
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