Human Evolution Accelerating

American Voices ISSUE 43•51 Dec 17, 2007

According to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, rapid population growth is accelerating the evolutionary process. What do you think?

  • “Did my wife put you up to this? I told her I want to stop at two.”

    Alexander Schneider –
    Soda Delivery Person

  • “I'm no genius, but clearly this means the more babies I father, the faster I'll be able to fly.”

    Anna Holsenbeck –
    Package Sorter

  • “Ah, this whole cock and bull theory will blow over in 10,000 years.”

    Kevin Benaim –
    Chaplain

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