Question

What is the difference between biological and cultural evolution?

Answer 1

Biological evolution:

Biological evolution is the change in the gene pool which includes the geographic distribution of genes in partially or completely isolated populations.

Cultural evolution:

Cultural evolution is the change in our culture which includes changes in language and technology.

Differences between biological and cultural evolution:

Biological evolution	Cultural evolution
It is opportunistic, unconscious, and not goal-directed.	It is at best planned, conscious, and can have a goal.
2. Biological evolution requires that genes have adaptive value.	2. Cultural evolution may occur even when ideas adopted are maladaptive.
3. Example: Peppered Moth	3. Example: Civilization