chapter 5

Selfish gene has a way of describing life in different manners. Dawkins makes sure to use different points in the book to show the parts of life in his view. Chapter 5 of the novel describes a genes environment to have everything in its surroundings and life as part of its setting. The environment has different landscapes and organisms which travel the earth in the same way, but it also includes other genes just like itself. Each of these genes is in the race for survival. the race is probably one of the toughest races and competitions one can be involved in. In chapter 5, Dawkins tells us that the genes have advanced in their senses. they are now much more aware of other genes and organisms which might be a threat to their chance of winning the race. of course winning the race is very difficult and the judges don't have pity or mercy on any of the genes. these judges are called “natural selection” they select those who they think are fit to continue on the earth. they act like machines. they have minds of their own and use them to their advantage. because they now have minds of their own, they have figured out that deceiving may be one of the only ways to win the race without having to change every so often.

They are aware that they can be deceived easily and if done, they shall not be victorious in the selection. the selection chooses the genes by the greatness of the specie. In order to use all of its environment to help itself and its specie, the gene must use the other genes in its environment to its advantage.

What the species don't know is that it would be better to just be good and honest. Being harmless will make them less targets to other species. All species will try everything and anything in order to make their spot in the race safer and less in danger of being taken out. This is a conspiracy and the negative part is that like the trust once held within the species, it can be abused. most scientists agree with this theory of the most beneficial thing for all is to act honestly and justly but the ones who strongly disagree and have good arguments against it will fight and create many problems.