On the Origin of Species
The foundational text of evolutionary biology and natural selection
"There is grandeur in this view of life, with its several powers, having been originally breathed into a few forms or into one."
— Charles Darwin
My Review
The book that started it all. Darwin's careful observation and clear reasoning remain the foundation of evolutionary thinking. Reading the original is valuable - his examples and reasoning are remarkably clear, and you see how the ideas developed. Every page offers insights that apply to business evolution.
Why It Matters
Darwin established the framework for understanding how complex adaptations arise from simple selection pressures. His careful observation and reasoning set the standard for biological thinking.
Key Ideas
- Variation exists within populations
- More organisms are born than can survive
- Those with advantageous variations survive and reproduce more
- Over time, this leads to adaptation and speciation
How It Connects to This Framework
The entire Biology of Business framework rests on Darwinian foundations. Book 1 Chapter 7 (Natural Selection) directly builds on Darwin's original insights.
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