Week 2, How does Darwinism matter to me?

I am one of those few people who is completely fascinated by evolution and evolutionary theory. My fascination comes from a place of pure awe and respect to whatever it is that has enabled for the planet to exist and the natural world to thrive. Every time I see a tree or an animal, I am reminded that so many things and events had to happen for that being to be here and for it to have its own uniqueness. And while I understand that the history of evolutionary theory is full of notions of superiority and racism, I can really respect the people that dedicated their lives to their own version of the awe and respect that I feel. So I guess that my version of evolution is actually pretty important for me and informs a lot of the ways in which I see and relate to the world.