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> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convergent_evolution
> "Convergent evolution is an evolutionary process in which organisms
> not closely related independently acquire some characteristic or
> characteristics in common.
> This usually reflects similar responses to similar environmental
> conditions."
>
> http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/01/4/l_014_01.html
> "This illustration shows an example of convergent evolution
> in four different animals from around the globe.
> They may look similar, but it's not because they're close relatives.
> Instead, they've evolved similar adaptations because they occupy
> similar niches -
> dining on ants, hunting in the high grass, or swimming in the dark -
> although their evolutionary origins are quite different."
I dare to challenge this theory - birds may develop similar
behaviour/physical appearance according to this theory, but they're
unable to pick that up watching other birds.
Humans, on the other hand, CAN buy records and pick out stuff. So I'm
suspecting it's pure exaggeration on Squarepusher's part.
Sorry but I'm a musician myself and I know one likes to brag about
one's own inventions - even if you've taken them from somewhere else
:-)
Picasso once said: The talented ones borrow - geniuses steal!
BTW, Any opinions on Ultravisitor??
Roland
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