Researchers from the University of Maine propose that human evolution is shifting from genetic to cultural forces. In their study published in BioScience, Timothy M. Waring and Zachary T. Wood argue that culture now drives adaptation, through technologies, institutions, and shared knowledge, far faster than genes can.
They highlight how cultural practices like medicine, education, and infrastructure shape survival and reproduction more than biology. This shift suggests humans are evolving to become more group-oriented, relying on collective systems rather than individual traits.
