Why Our Genome and Technology Are Both Riddled With “Crawling Horrors”

In this article, the author explores the concept of "crawling horrors" and how they manifest in both our genome and technology. Crawling horrors refer to complex systems that evolve through incremental changes, resulting in suboptimal and messy outcomes. The article discusses how our biological genome and technological systems both exhibit crawling horrors due to the interplay between randomness, constraints, and adaptation. It delves into the limitations and trade-offs of these systems, highlighting how they can result in unexpected and inefficient solutions. The author argues that recognizing these crawling horrors can help us understand the inherent messiness of evolution and technological progress.