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Genes can manipulate their hosts to ensure their propagation from "summary" of The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins,Charles Simonyi Professor of the Public Understanding of Science Richard Dawkins,David Dawkins,RICHARD AUTOR DAWKINS
The idea that genes can manipulate their hosts to ensure their propagation challenges our traditional understanding of evolution. Instead of viewing organisms as simply vehicles for genes to pass on to the next generation, we must consider the possibility that genes have the ability to influence the behavior of their hosts in order to increase their own chances of survival and reproduction. This concept suggests that genes are not just passive carriers of genetic information, but active agents that can shape the behavior and characteristics of their hosts. For example, a gene may influence an organism to exhibit certain behaviors that increase the likelihood of its own transmission to future generations. This could manifest in various ways, such as making an organism more attractive to potential mates,...
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