Evolution is described in the dictionary as 'gradual development', but that is hardly accurate, since evolution takes both gradual development, spurts that revolutionize development, and the development of redundant features that will provide a 'best of both worlds' result in the end.
And it does not only happen to living beings: even our technology evolves, and quite frankly at a pace that most humans find somewhat intimidating. Even visionaries like Elon Musk warn against the dangers of Artificial Intelligence, while others think that ultimately, AI will be more a blessing than a danger.