Flagella Evolution 05: Irreducible Complexity Exposed
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https://www.patreon.com/statedclearly Is the bacterial flagellum impossible to evolve? Michael Behe thought so, using it as a flagship challenge to evolution under the concept of "irreducible complexity". In this episode, we fairly examine the classic irreducible complexity argument (straight from its original definition and intelligent design sources), explore why biologists see it as a misunderstanding of evolutionary biology, and dive into a powerful process that reshapes the debate: recruitment, a special form of co-option where existing traits get drafted into new, more complex systems.
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