The Selfish Gene

How relevant is The Selfish Gene for modern life? To what extent to humans still behave according to the dictates of genetics? What else could affect behavior?

Would life on other planets resemble life on Earth? If so, how? If not, why not?

Are humans and other organisms robots? How do the metaphors of Dawkins work in practice?

Why does aggression arise? Are there peaceful solutions? Are humans different than other animals when it comes to aggression?

Why do families form? What genetic or environmental factors affect family size? Do these factors also affect sex ratios?

Why are there two sexes? Could organisms have evolved to have three or more sexes? How would this impact the selfish gene?

Is game theory an appropriate tool to explain evolution? Dawkins repeatedly invokes evolutionarily stable strategies. Do these accurately describe life, or are they too calculated?

How do memes relate to genes? Is one more important than the other? Do animals have memes?