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the axiom 3 weeks ago
it's not obvious in any way most mutations destroy, don't create even if one created something there would be no reason for that mutation to become widespread unless you evoke natural selection however most mutations can't be selected because they are useless a chain of thousands of lucky mutations would be necessary before anything could be selected so no, random mutations can't do it

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You said: "a chain of thousands of lucky mutations would be necessary before anything could be selected." That is exactly what exists. Mutations occur daily, by the billions. Only a few are beneficial, but that is enough. The few beneficial ones become widespread over time. Therefore genetic change happens, and that is evolution. Q.E.D.