EVOLUTION vs. REVOLUTION

Prior to discussing evolution vs. revolution, I must properly define these words.

EVOLUTION: A process by which something changes to a different form, usually; a more advanced, or more efficient, or more appropriate for a change in it's environment or it's use. 

REVOLUTION:
1. The overthrow of a government by those who are governed.
2. An extreme change in ways of behaving or thinking.
 
When I mention evolution, most people think that I am referring to the "biological evolution" that Darwin describes in "The Origin of Species". And historians seem to avoid using the word evolution, in favor of using revolution. They write about the "Industrial Revolution" or "Cultural Revolutions", and never mention "Cultural Evolution" or "Industrial Evolution". In reality, revolutions are rare and usually are political or governmental. The norm is evolution.

Almost everything, created by nature or humans, evolves. And this is a fact, not a theory. Writing instruments (pens, pencils) have evolved. Engines have evolved (steam engines -> internal combustion engines -> electric engines -> hybrid engines). Telephones continue to evolved. Computers continue to evolve. etc...

In fact, if governments are allowed to evolve (democratically), they can avoid revolutions.

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