Preparation and Challenge
2015-01-13azim58 - Preparation and Challenge
I was thinking. . .In order for an evolving system (such as a body or a
mind) to reach a solution to certain problems, there has to be a balance
between preparation and challenge. If there is too much challenge, then
it may be too much for the system to handle and the system will become
damaged or break. If there is no challenge, then there will be no
selective pressure to maintain traits which could be useful in the face
of challenge. In other words, the system won't "prepare" to meet future
challenges and won't be ready for challenges when they come. Therefore,
for an evolving system to improve toward meeting a certain goal, there
has to be a balance between preparation and challenge.