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Prelude

from Section 1 - Introduction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 July 2021

Edward A. Wasserman
Edward A. Wasserman
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University of Iowa
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As you watch Michael Phelps swim the butterfly stroke, you marvel at the amazing coordination of his muscular arms, legs, and torso. These powerful motions seem to have been perfectly planned to outpace his rivals in what is the most demanding of all swimming strokes. What you may not appreciate is that the butterfly stroke was never planned. Nor, for decades following its debut, was it even an approved stroke in the Olympic Games.

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As If By Design
How Creative Behaviors Really Evolve
 , pp. 3 - 4
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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  • Prelude
  • Edward A. Wasserman, University of Iowa
  • Book: As If By Design
  • Online publication: 01 July 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108774895.002
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  • Prelude
  • Edward A. Wasserman, University of Iowa
  • Book: As If By Design
  • Online publication: 01 July 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108774895.002
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  • Prelude
  • Edward A. Wasserman, University of Iowa
  • Book: As If By Design
  • Online publication: 01 July 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108774895.002
Available formats
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