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Survival of the fittest means that the healthiest, most fit, most powerful animals survive.

Though the phrase "survival of the fittest" began from scientists studying animal behavior, it was quickly adopted to describe human behavior and obstacles humans face.


Technically, applying the definition of survival of the fittest to human situations, it would mean no one disabled would 'survive'. However, this is a myth that disabled persons are less able or deserving to survive.


Many powerful people, such as those with high incomes, often use the excuse "survival of the fittest" to defend how they treat other people unfairly in business transactions.


"Survival of the fittest" is merely a metaphor and theory, not necessarily fact, though many people have come to believe it is always a fact.

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