The problem with Darwin's story is the lack of reference to the foundations from which he built his thesis. I can't find the book I have on the subject, but for sure, there were other contemporary scientists mulling over similar ideas. True "science", like technology, is comprised of a thousand small steps.
Hell, who knows? Maybe he just got the credit like Fauci (AIDS).
The problem with Darwin's story is the lack of reference to the foundations from which he built his thesis. I can't find the book I have on the subject, but for sure, there were other contemporary scientists mulling over similar ideas. True "science", like technology, is comprised of a thousand small steps.
Hell, who knows? Maybe he just got the credit like Fauci (AIDS).