by Daniel J. Blanchette Jr.

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The Evolutionary Anti-Stagnancy Theorem is to be utilized in determining the amount of science- and industry-based advancement required to overcome “forced evolutionary stagnancy,” a term I’ve coined for the idea that a species can be purposely deprived of evolution (i.e. governing bodies pushing harmful, backward ideologies onto its people and throttling technological and scientific advancement in order to maintain political and financial dominance).

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αt = γ

Advancement (α) is to be multiplied by an amount of time (t). The resultant number–gained evolution (γ)–will quantify evolutionary advancement, and, in turn, evolution itself.

Before we can properly utilize this theorem, we will need to find a way to quantify “advancement.” I believe the solution is simply to study our technological history and form correlation between industrial growth–in fields such as science and medicine–and population growth/shrink, in order to discern a quantitative measurement. Also, this theorem assumes technological advancement is a natural, biological phenomenon, and is directly involved in evolution (like a butterfly’s chrysalis, if you will).

The main application of this theorem is more social than scientific: to help open the eyes of the general public to the importance of science, and to help spark a new era of enlightenment, whereby we’re all working to make the world a better place. If we can show everyone irrefutable evidence that evolution is as natural and quantifiable as, say, weight, and can therefore be acquired, we may be able to achieve a rapid rate of evolution. I believe technology allows us to bypass the need for generational improvements–for even in old age, the human mind is able to adapt to change. We just need to stop allowing ourselves to be held back by foolish notions and backward thought.