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Scientists examine why men even exist

by Joe Mobley
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for example -- but in extreme cases, males are nothing but parasitic sperm-producers that latch onto their females of choice.
Ha! This is actually a very interesting article with an answer... kind-of.

Scientists examine why men even exist - The Washington Post


Sexual selection gave the beetles an edge, because females with a choice -- and many males competing for their attention -- were less likely to mate with genetic losers.

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    We wanted to understand how Darwinian selection can allow this widespread and seemingly wasteful reproductive system to persist, when a system where all individuals produce offspring without sex -- as in all-female asexual populations -- would be a far more effective route to reproduce greater numbers of offspring."
    ...because the world needs a much larger population than already exist.

    No thanks.
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      If there weren't two sexes, and every female just reproduced asexually...there would be no genetic diversification. Every female would just give birth to clones. It's the genetic diversity that speeds up evolution.

      Two sexes are better.

      Plus, who's going to mow the lawn?
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      • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        Plus, who's going to mow the lawn?
        ...and take out the garbage? and change oil?
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    Imagine a world where everyone is on the same cycle [yikes].
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  • Profile picture of the author bojan92
    There are two sexes for a reason, so that the world can function in an order. The man is a sperm donor and also makes so many thing so that the women can feel special
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