Story 29. Written by Jim Waitlord

At the dawn of history, when humans were still deeply connected to nature, the concept of marriage as an institution did not exist. Homo erectus and early Homo sapiens lived in tribes, where group dynamics and the laws of evolution dictated the rules of reproduction. Dominant individuals chose mates with the best genetic makeup, ensuring the survival and strength of their offspring. Life was simple, harsh, but effective. The relentless force of evolution ensured that only the fittest survived, while weaker genes were weeded out.

As humanity evolved, culture and societal rules began to overwrite the natural processes of evolution. Marriage, as a social construct, emerged and fundamentally altered the natural dynamics of human relationships. Women, pressured by societal norms to find a partner, often made poor decisions. Society harshly judged women who remained single, branding them with the stigma of shame. As a result, many settled for unsuitable partners rather than risk social ostracism.

This dynamic, however, led to the long-term degradation of the human gene pool. Women who ended up with alcoholics or men of poor character often passed on less advantageous genes to their children. This process directly opposed the core principle of evolution: the survival of the fittest.

In the past, when culture did not yet exist, Homo erectus tribes saw dominant males mating with the best females. The ruthless, but effective mechanism of natural selection ensured that the species evolved and adapted. This evolutionary process eventually led to the emergence of Homo sapiens, who were once considered the pinnacle of survival and adaptation.

But is Homo sapiens truly the pinnacle of perfection? As humanity progressed, it moved further away from nature. The natural mechanisms of evolution were replaced by culture and societal norms. Marriage, as an institution, not only hindered natural selection but created situations that led to the weakening of the human species over time.

As humanity evolved, it not only became disconnected from itself but also from its environment. Homo sapiens, once in harmony with nature, have now become the greatest threat to their own habitat. Humanity’s technological progress and exploitation of Earth’s resources have caused damage on a scale that threatens the collapse of the planet’s ecosystems. The once most viable product of evolution is now actively destroying its own living conditions.

The story of humanity is a modern tale of expulsion from paradise. Evolution, over billions of years, crafted Earth’s astonishingly complex and beautiful ecosystems, which humanity is now dismantling. The human species, once an integral part of nature, now exists as an alien force within it, incapable of living in harmony. The paradise that humanity inherited is not just being lost but is being actively destroyed by human hands.

The question, then, is this: Is there still hope for humanity to rediscover its natural harmony, or does the story of evolution end here? Only time can provide the answer, but one thing is certain: the future of the human species depends on its ability to overcome its self-destructive tendencies and reconnect with the nature that gave it life.

The Human Disconnect: Evolution, Marriage, and the Path Back to Harmony