Dawkins hasn't been relevant in over a decade(s).
In fact, biotech will completely wipe the essentialism of 20th century minded researchers anyway.
Can you go into detail on your interpretation of this 20th century essentialism that's going to be completely wiped out? Genuinely interested.
What does that even mean.
Also, if I understand what you write correctly, is not preference of red apples over green also a "neural architecture variation".