Natural selection of information

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Natural selection can be applied to information beyond genetics, as it operates under specific criteria. Key factors include the limitation of fitness that determines survival, the existence of variation in fitness, and the heritability of that variation. This concept suggests that information, like genetic traits, can evolve and adapt over time based on these principles. The discussion highlights the broader implications of natural selection in various contexts, emphasizing its relevance to cultural and informational evolution. Overall, the principles of natural selection are applicable to any system where these criteria are met.
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Does natural selection apply more to information in general than just to genetics?
 
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Natural selection applies to anything and everything that meets three criteria:

1) Fitness is limiting and determines survival
2) There is variation in fitness
3) Variation is heritable

(You can add more criteria to be more precise, and I've seen it formulated as 2 criteria... but this is the basic idea)
 

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