Throughout existence,an individual's innate desire to pass their genes on to the next generation pushes him or her toward selfish,self-serving actions that can potentially threaten not only the individual,but the survival of the individual's group.By what process have we found a delicate balance between these tendencies?

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Natural selection is the process through which species adapt to their environment to survive and reproduce. It balances individual desires with the needs of the group by favoring traits that may benefit both the individual's reproductive success and the survival of the group. Traits that enhance group survival can indirectly benefit individual members by creating a more stable and supportive environment for passing on genes.

Throughout Existence,an Individual's Innate Desire to Pass Their Genes on to the Next