$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('JPL', 'e')volutionary traits that proved to be successful in the very short term, but not in the long. Group behaviour built cities, empires and eventually lead inexorably to Climate Change and resource depletion. This was "so not" a long term survival strategy (or if it was, I am on the wrong forum).
history is full of species that were victims of their own success. Like the Reptiles "keep building 'em bigger" model
It's not just a matter of "victims of their own success". When there is a long period of environmental stability, small critters evolve fairly rapidly into big fierce predators at the top of the food chain. But when there is a change, such as major volcanism, asteroid impact or ice age, the big boys are the most vulnerable.


