Intended Evolution: How Selection of Intelligence Guides Life Forward

In Intended Evolution, authors Dongxun and Bob Zhang introduce a different perspective on the theory of evolution: Life is not only selected by nature but intentionally interacts with it, learning how to better its future. They explain that applying this idea to generally accepted principles of biology can have startling results in your ability to affect your own health—and even your evolution.

According to the theory of intended evolution, organisms gather information through sensory experience and use that knowledge to effect change in themselves and their environments. The authors propose that organisms use this saved information to make choices projected to enhance their survival. It is through experience, choices, and action, within a given environment, that life changes itself from moment to moment and determines what changes are needed for future generations.

Because of humans’ unique ability to understand how our own evolution functions, we can effect changes within ourselves to influence and enhance our health and fitness, even to lengthen our lifespan.

Dongxun Zhang is the creator of both the theory of intended evolution and the Intended Evolution Fitness system. Zhang is a doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine (DAOM). He was one of the earliest licensed acupuncturists in Texas and has run an Oriental health clinic in Austin for the past 25 years. In 1997, he was recognized by the Sixth International Traditional Chinese Medicine Conference with the Yellow Emperor award.

Bob Zhang was born in China and moved to the United States at the age of ten. He went to middle school, high school, and college in Austin, Texas. He is married and has two children.

Editor David Kincade holds BS degrees in biology and economics and an MS in Oriental Medicine (MSOM). He practices Oriental Medicine in Austin, Texas.