And the book summarizes an article by Nilsson (one of the authors) that is in my top 5 papers in any field. A Pessimistic Estimate of the Time Required for an Eye to Evolve Authors: Dan-E. Nilsson and Susanne Pelger Year: https://t.co/nRg1R2ed6R https://t.co/r3FcOTx7VL
A pessimistic estimate of the time required for an eye to evolve.
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Posts like the one highlighting Nilsson's 1994 paper show strong interest and engagement through mentions of scientific details and personal enthusiasm. The tone varies from curiosity to scientific respect, emphasizing how the publication contributes to understanding rapid eye evolution, with words like 'recommendable' and 'top papers' reflecting appreciation, whereas dismissive remarks about human eyes suggest a nuanced view of biological perfection.
Many posts reference the accuracy and relevance of the article's estimates, with some expressing surprise at how quickly eyes could evolve, indicating general agreement.
Discussions frequently mention the paper and the topic of eye evolution with enthusiasm, showing high interest in the scientific implications.
Several comments demonstrate deeper engagement by referencing scientific studies, quotes, and personal insights about evolution or biological complexity.
While some discussions emphasize the significance of the research in understanding evolution, most remain within academic or curiosity-driven contexts, implying moderate impact.
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- The text discusses how eye evolution can be understood through theoretical design considerations, suggesting that small improvements driven by natural selection can gradually change a simple light-sensitive patch into a complex lens eye.
- It explains that by making conservative (pessimistic) estimates, we can calculate an upper limit for how many generations this transformation might take, which turns out to be surprisingly short—only a few hundred thousand years.
- This implies that the evolution of complex eyes could have happened relatively quickly in geological terms, emphasizing the efficiency of natural selection in developing sophisticated visual systems.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@cloneofsimo You might find this 1994 paper, "A pessimistic estimate of the time required for an eye to evolve," interesting. tldr: it takes <400k generations for an eye to evolve. https://t.co/eTtqkmesIz
Videazo del maestro Vary Inversión, un no te flipes ante el argumento del endiosamiento del ser humano. Desde la biología. Muy interesante. https://t.co/Zfu6IURELE
#magufoconcentrado https://t.co/shf8Ej1e6u https://t.co/LtX3mGySmg
@BlessedThomist @epalomo17 @NotEvolution1 It quotes a study that literally studies the development through fossils
@SDAFS56788141 @JonHammond1701 @RavenwithaT @darwintojesus The Flagellum https://t.co/nErUmkq0cQ https://t.co/couENLtbKd Evolution of Jawbone and Middle Ear Bones https://t.co/ckjROEU0X4 Focused Lens Eye https://t.co/9EBaTSJ1qD Blood Clotting https://t.co/kMO21v8d0u Feathers https://t.co/7NyF1kME7G
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@jewc41 @Exa2108 @LaikaOrbital https://t.co/cKeO94tsmE Mira tú que justo tengo el video de un biólogo que toca ese tema, muy recomendable. Por cierto, este tiene ojos y no ve, nace así. https://t.co/mt6td49f9U
@cloneofsimo You might find this 1994 paper, "A pessimistic estimate of the time required for an eye to evolve," interesting. tldr: it takes <400k generations for an eye to evolve. https://t.co/eTtqkmesIz
@BlessedThomist @epalomo17 @NotEvolution1 It quotes a study that literally studies the development through fossils
@SDAFS56788141 @JonHammond1701 @RavenwithaT @darwintojesus The Flagellum https://t.co/nErUmkq0cQ https://t.co/couENLtbKd Evolution of Jawbone and Middle Ear Bones https://t.co/ckjROEU0X4 Focused Lens Eye https://t.co/9EBaTSJ1qD Blood Clotting https://t.co/kMO21v8d0u Feathers https://t.co/7NyF1kME7G
Here's why they are different https://t.co/85bfxGaKXk https://t.co/GWrolKD6hU https://t.co/U1GeDHCj0I https://t.co/mI3qwRoIi9
16/23 Nilsson has been doing this for years, going back to his 1994 paper: https://t.co/p0PlpywwgE
RT @sharoz: And the book summarizes an article by Nilsson (one of the authors) that is in my top 5 papers in any field. A Pessimistic Esti…
And the book summarizes an article by Nilsson (one of the authors) that is in my top 5 papers in any field. A Pessimistic Estimate of the Time Required for an Eye to Evolve Authors: Dan-E. Nilsson and Susanne Pelger Year: https://t.co/nRg1R2ed6R https://t.co/r3FcOTx7VL
@loriesthersar And this.... https://t.co/6NrfoCJB4i
@NeuroYogacara Not really a review and a bit old (1994) but it's one of my favorites. Spoiler alert: turns out that eyes can evolve really easily and quickly! Nelson & Pelger "A pessimistic estimate of the time required for an eye to evolve" Proc. R. Soc. B. 256: 53-58 https://t.co/fciUsZudOz
@MCHammer Hey @MCHammer, you might like this paper (9th for the day?) if you're interested in the eye! https://t.co/eh0WiYjxgS Nilsson, D. E., & Pelger, S. (1994). A pessimistic estimate of the time required for an eye to evolve. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. https://t.co/d8GWO07Btu
RT @VaryIngweion: @UribeX @NightHowl11 @RadiactivoMan @pepechin_ «No la usa nadie». Cuatro referencias científicas que tenga en mi bibliot…
@UribeX @NightHowl11 @RadiactivoMan @pepechin_ «No la usa nadie». Cuatro referencias científicas que tenga en mi biblioteca… así, escogidas al azar. 1. De Suecia. https://t.co/iLRQEhtAzL 2. De Noruega. https://t.co/nueSq7WVTo 3. De Nueva Zelanda https://t.co/CdFd18fJba 4. De EEUU https://t.co/lBkkzS2P7g https://t.co/O6MQN20q5K
Videazo del maestro Vary Inversión, un no te flipes ante el argumento del endiosamiento del ser humano. Desde la biología. Muy interesante. https://t.co/Zfu6IURELE
Vaya cátedra la que nos regala el buen @VaryIngweion. El argumento religioso “magnífico” y simplista vs. el argumento científico impresionante y realista: «Mira tus OJOS en el espejo, y verás la PERFECCIÓN»... pues va a ser que NO https://t.co/YYFT8wwLAB vía @CuriosaBiologia
#magufoconcentrado https://t.co/shf8Ej1e6u https://t.co/LtX3mGySmg
«Mira tus OJOS en el espejo, y verás la PERFECCIÓN»... pues va a ser que NO https://t.co/3qjO98SiRV a través de @YouTube
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