In the early '90s, we discovered mutations that could double the normal life span of worms.
We have seen that in certain respects operant reinforcement resembles the natural selection of evolutionary theory. Just as genetic characteristics which arise as mutations are selected or discarded by their consequences, so novel forms of behavior are selected or discarded through reinforcement.
New Orleans is a glorious mutation
Sometimes I just think we're not meant to fly halfway around the world in a day. That some kind of mutation is going to happen.
