LLMs represent a punctuated equilibrium in human evolution, a sudden leap in cognitive capability, transforming thought, creativity, and decision-making in ways once unimaginable.

University of Auckland evolutionary biologist and his colleagues applied a probabilistic model to three cases of evolution: cephalopods (including octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and vampire ...

This radical shift supports the theory of "punctuated equilibrium," where species remain unchanged for ages and then suddenly leap forward. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email.

More information: A punctuated burst of massive genomic rearrangements by chromosome shattering and the origin of non-marine annelids, Nature Ecology & Evolution (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41559-025 ...