The Future of Evolution
Environmental destruction by humans: extinction of species in unprecedented pace ? species/genetic diversity decreases
Destruction and fragmentation of habitats: increase geographic isolation of previously connected populations ? decreased gene flow ? higher probability of allopatric speciation
Human transport of species into new locations ? isolated populations ? increased allopatric speciation in new locations
Pace of anthropogenic changes of the environment might be too fast to allow speciation ? species will go extinct before they can adapt to changes
Humans: modern “global world” and liberal thinking releases reproductive isolation between human populations/races ? genetic homogenization; genetic diseases will increase due to improved medical abilities (reduced natural selection)