Best of Today: Art and Biology

I was intrigued to hear the notion that art was created by genetic evolution. Its interesting to know that a combination of the humanities and the sciences are both needed in order for art and creativity to prosper. This dynamic relationship is ever present in in the cave carvings where cavemen would illustrate human figures. Having the ability to reflect on yourself and others is a privilage that not many species have aquired. This allows me to connect the biological aspect of this relationship. The fact that humans have this ability was achieved through natural selection and the survival of the fitest. With that said, Wilson's notes that it is impossible for the arts and the creative mind to flourish without the help of the biological aspects of human nature. Aside from that, Wilson also pokes around with the idea that there might be another factor that is evolving with us, our culture. As of now, there are not that many studies showing scientific proof of this, but many scientists are starting to investigate, and believe that some aspects of culture has evolved with our generations.