At 50, The Selfish Gene Still Provokes Debate Over Science, Interpretation and Influence
As Richard Dawkins’ The Selfish Gene marks its 50th anniversary, the book is drawing renewed scrutiny not only for its scientific legacy but also for the way its ideas have been interpreted, simplified and contested over time. Critics such as Nathaniel Comfort argue that the work’s cultural afterlife has often outpaced the nuance of its original argument, reigniting debate over how evolutionary theory is communicated to the public.
