In fact, everybody has it bass-ackwards! Semi starvation triggers switches in mammals that say “delay your programmed burnout in case better times may give you a better chance to breed.” But it doesn’t happen in humans - because we have ALREADY thrown all those switches! Our lifespa...
David Brin, futurist, consultant and science fiction novelist. His books include "The Postman," "Earth," and "The Transparent Society. ...
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