Evolution

The evolution of man is a spectacular phenomenon. Humans are believed to have evolved from primates and monkeys. There are past forms of humans before reaching the modern man stage. Although man was able to achieve a greater natural intelligence through evolution, records show that our physical body has deteriorated in terms of muscle mass and strength. This, of course, does not apply to every individual but can be proven true for the average human. Why did we get physically weaker through evolution? The answer lies in the lifestyle and the technology of the current man.

Technology is simply a tool for convenience. Transportation technology such as automobiles is invented so that walking is not a requirement to travel from place to place. Communication technology such as the telephone allows an individual to transfer information to others without having to physically travel to the range in which the information can be received. Because technology is a convenience, it prevents the need for the modern man to incorporate his body muscles and energy for everyday activities. The opportunity to work the body muscles is vanished; therefore, the human does not work out his body as much as he could have without technology. Few instances such as this is not really significant; however, many generations of humans that are benefited in this manner are bound to be affected physically over a long period of time.

The lifestyle of humans can also be a huge factor for the diminishing strength of the human body. Prehistoric humans lived to hunt and eat throughout their lives. Hunting gives the human body a strong opportunity to work out the physical body, which resulted in a stronger and muscular body. In today's world, the majority of humans go through education and work to earn money. Although some jobs can be physically intensive, many jobs do not require exercising one's own body. Sitting in office or working through the computer is comparable to

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