John Hawks succinctly responds to Steve Jones' argument that evolution is ending. Nothing surprising, but a very tight and accessible exposition.
Related: Evolution, why it still happens (in pictures) and No Virginia, evolution isn't ending.
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Posted on: October 11, 2008 2:11 PM, by Razib
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