Passage Summary: Some call genes 'selfish' because they copy themselves. The geneticist argues this is the wrong word because selfishness is about self-benefit, and just making copies isn't actually selfish.

Conclusion: The label 'selfish' is an incorrect term for genes, even if we do not assume they have intentions.

Reasoning: Selfishness is strictly about securing the best conditions for oneself, whereas making copies of oneself does not qualify as being selfish.

Analysis: To bridge the gap in this argument, we need to connect 'creating replicas' to the definition of 'selfishness' provided. The argument tells us what selfishness is (bringing about best conditions for oneself) and what it isn't (creating replicas). To guarantee the conclusion that the label is a misnomer, we need an assumption that ensures creating replicas doesn't somehow result in or constitute bringing about the best conditions for oneself. Look for an answer that confirms self-replication is the only reason the term was applied or that it fails to meet the criteria for selfishness.