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by acchow 3271 days ago
No. There is a technical term for this - can someone help me out? I can't remember it....
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artgon 3271 days ago
Yes. They're called non-adaptive traits or spandrels: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spandrel_(biology)
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jacquesm 3271 days ago
Philanthropy?

Selflessness?

Sacrifice?

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