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  Yeah but having babies isn't, raising babies isn't, growing up isn't so obviously the richest aren't the only ones surviving.
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  It's still survival of the fittest. It will always be survival of the fittest. What you need to understand is that this term does not mean fitness like exercise, it's survival of the best fit for the environment. The environment dictates what tthe fitness is. >
  
  You are misunderstanding the phrase. The word fitness here does not mean muscular/physical "fitness". It never meant this in the past either.
  The phrase has always meant survival of those most fit for their environment. Those most suitably adapted for the conditions they live in. NOT the most muscular or physically fit.
  "Survival of the fittest" is just as true today as ever, and it applies to every living thing not just humans. The most muscular canary isn't "the fittest" if it burns too many calories and starves. The tallest tree isn't "the fittest" if it catches too much wind gusts and blows over.
  "Survival of the fittest" means survival of the best-adapted to the conditions. And the conditions change over time, just like you said. Being wealthy is a good sign of biological "fitness" these days because it shows you're thriving in your environment and can provide for offspring. >
  
  You put it much better than I was going to, thank you >
  
  If it's survival of the richest then why are there still so many poor people especially in 3rd world nations? >
  
  Cuz fucking is still free