"Arrival of the Fittest: Solving Evolution’s Greatest Puzzle" by Andreas Wagner explores themes related to evolutionary innovation and the mechanisms by which new traits emerge. Here are some key themes and topics from the book:
- **Arrival of the Fittest**: This concept emphasizes how innovations arise, which is presented as a challenge to understanding evolution. This contrasts with the more commonly known "**survival of the fittest**". 【1】【2】
- **Robustness**: A recurring theme, **robustness** is defined as the persistence of life's features despite change. 【3】
- **Evolutionary and Computational Biology**: The book provides insights into evolutionary and computational biology, reflecting the author's and his colleagues' work in answering questions about the processes driving evolution. 【4】