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> The whole point of evolution is that only genes that promote survival and replication can make it through. Sure, you can get random mutations, but that doesn't explain why so many people have the same kinds of "disorders"

Evolution is not proactive. It's passive. Genes introduce possibilities, so are beneficial, so are not.

The mind is plastic. Human "conform" to the world around them. Perhaps the commonness of disorders are the result in common patterns in the human condition, as well as a finite number of genetic contributions?

And of course, there's gut bacteria. A wonky gut often leads to a wonky mind. Perhaps diseases of the mind are actually symptoms of other abnormalities?




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