Gen Bencildir

The concept really changed how I think about evolution, but I wonder what inspired the choice to personify genes this way and make the science so compelling.

It’s a fascinating extension of the idea of genes, but I’m curious if others felt this analogy strengthened or complicated the book's main message.

Dawkins' ideas seem to have influenced both science and popular culture, but I’d love to hear opinions on how it shaped public perceptions of natural selection.