In what ways are humans different from other animals? One part of the answer involves our seeming escape from traditional genetic, Darwinian and natural selection considerations. Our power of will is evident and presents us many challenges that other organisms cannot comprehend. Notions of morality, purpose, success, and the very ways we evolve are unique. We take a deep dive into this world on today’s discussion, inspired by the novel The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins.