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    See, that's not true. It is correct to say we are far less dependant on selection for survivial than most species. Evolution does not stop. Consider the fact that 6ft tall William Wallace was considered a giant not but 5 or 6 hundred years ago. Consider also the rise in "mullatos." Just because we are not dependant upon selection, doesnt negate the fact that it is still happening.
    If you paid attention to the post I quoted, you'll realise my point was essentially that a species, in this case humans, can't evolve at all if it becomes extinct. Natural selection needs something to select.
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    I misunderstood. My mistake
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    I want gills.
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    Evolution won't help you there. The selection pressures don't exist for humans to develop gills, and in any case, you've already been born.
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