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Originally Posted by Sirtel
And it makes one wonder why various genetic mutations have persisted for thousands or millions of years. What benefit do they have?
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I think the theory goes that unless it'll get a large portion of the society killed off, or at least keep them from breeding, it's not going to get weeded out. It'll just show up now and again. Mutations don't have to have benefits, they just don't have to kill off future descendants.
And it may be that the ability to be self-contained, and with no need for close relationships, lead to those people who explore. Charge out on their own, and search out new lands. Take the jobs where they can be solitary for long periods of time. Maybe, get sent to live on Mars, and never really miss the rest of us.
Pioneers.