system
Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
ELI5: Why do almost all creatures prefer sexual reproduction? Surely being able to reproduce at any time you like without a mate would significantly increase survival odds?
gpt
Genetic diversity. Sexual reproduction is a roll of the dice to decide the traits passed on from the two parents. Over many generations, better traits win out and less desirable traits die off. This natural selection leads to higher probability of survival for the species.