How much of Evolution is shaped by history vs underlying constraints?

[jpm (Phil McCurdy)]

Some similar ideas are explored in this thread here on the forum:

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The "runes of evolution" spell out a surprising message: Some evolutionary outcomes are virtually inevitable. This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://biologos.org/blogs/jim-stump-faith-and-science-seeking-understanding/book-review-simon-conway-morris-the-runes-of-evolution-how-the-universe-became-self-aware