ObliviousEnlightenment

I’ve heard of it, just never seen it

I’m surprised the updates worked that far

Here I thought it was some bad homophobia propaganda, with “replicant” being a diagetic slur for straight people

Yes, but also it’s more complicated than that. Most species die off before being grandparents, and certianly they don’t participate in the rearing of grandchildren. We specifically live long enough and have emotional connection to keep being part of a family structure past that point. It helps retain and pass on knowledge that proved valuable for us. Likewise, younger siblings are more likely to be homosexual, and it’s hypothesized this was to build redundancy into family structures. If both parents die off in a hunting accident, you have a gay aunt/uncle who can step in; much better than being an orphan.

Yes reproduction is the GOAL as far as evolution is concerened, but contributing does not require direct participation.