benny Posted May 15, 2009 Report Posted May 15, 2009 Evolution would be better named natural history because the word "history" evokes the all too human aspect of science. Quote
betsy Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Posted May 15, 2009 The thread on Darwin... He quoted my reply to MDancer on this thread, using my statement - "whether it's true or not, is not really a big deal for me." I was referring to Hammurabi being disputed....Gosthack took it out of context to mean something else. Quote
GostHacked Posted May 15, 2009 Report Posted May 15, 2009 He quoted my reply to MDancer on this thread, using my statement - "whether it's true or not, is not really a big deal for me." I was referring to Hammurabi being disputed....Gosthack took it out of context to mean something else. Clarification is key here. Let's carry on. Quote
benny Posted May 15, 2009 Report Posted May 15, 2009 He quoted my reply to MDancer on this thread, using my statement - "whether it's true or not, is not really a big deal for me." I was referring to Hammurabi being disputed....Gosthack took it out of context to mean something else. These things happen when a thread deviates from its initial subject. Quote
betsy Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Posted May 15, 2009 The problem is the context in which you are trying to prove your point. No. The problem is you took my statement out of context. And when I corrected you....look how you're responding. Instead of acknowledging it's just an honest mistake on your part - you try to twist your way out at MY expense! Bye-bye! Quote
benny Posted May 15, 2009 Report Posted May 15, 2009 If genes are so selfish, Mr. Dawkins, why do they stick together? Quote
DogOnPorch Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 Streptococcus pneumoniae has become nearly completely resistant to anti-biotics. Why? Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
benny Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 Streptococcus pneumoniae has become nearly completely resistant to anti-biotics. Why? Think bacteria as a colony instead of as selfish organisms. Quote
DogOnPorch Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 Think bacteria as a colony instead of as selfish organisms. That's not an answer. Best consult your magic-8-ball, again. The reason is that it has evolved resistances to our anti-biotics. Mass use increased the chances of a favorable mutation and voila! Newer, stronger, faster. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
benny Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 That's not an answer. Best consult your magic-8-ball, again.The reason is that it has evolved resistances to our anti-biotics. Mass use increased the chances of a favorable mutation and voila! Newer, stronger, faster. God is a dice player. Quote
GostHacked Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 God is a dice player. You are officially an idiot. The only thing you have done here is pad your post count with pitiful retarded one liners. I tried to hold it back, but holy shit this is annoying trying to battle this completely throughtless logic on your end. MORE ONE LINERS PLEASE .. you are a joke. Please GTFO. Quote
DogOnPorch Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 Deus ex machina Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
benny Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 That's not an answer. Best consult your magic-8-ball, again.evolved "Mutated" should be your own magic word not "evolved". Quote
DogOnPorch Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 "Mutated" should be your own magic word not "evolved". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution When's the witch burning? Will there be beer? Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
benny Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EvolutionWhen's the witch burning? Will there be beer? Life can repair damages done by mutations. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutation Quote
DogOnPorch Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 Life can repair damages done by mutations. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutation Tell that to your wisdom teeth...or did you...like many humans...have them pulled because they didn't fit in your head? Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
benny Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 Tell that to your wisdom teeth...or did you...like many humans...have them pulled because they didn't fit in your head? Heads decide of what is fit. Quote
DogOnPorch Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 Heads decide of what is fit. Sure thing, doctor. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
benny Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 Sure thing, doctor. Doctors need empathy as well as good memories. Quote
DogOnPorch Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 Or $500 and a good forger. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
benny Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 Or $500 and a good forger. Scientists depend on smiths. Quote
Sir Bandelot Posted May 17, 2009 Report Posted May 17, 2009 Oh no, they're caught in a feedback loop Quote
ToadBrother Posted May 17, 2009 Report Posted May 17, 2009 Life can repair damages done by mutations. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutation And surgeons can repair and even replace hearts, but people still die from heart failure. Some mutations can be repaired, yes, but not all, and not all mutations are the cause of transcripting errors and the like. There are all sorts of neat ways that genes can be altered, including endo-retroviral insertions, gene duplications and the like. It would be something if you anything about molecular biology, but if you did, you probably would accept evolution. Ignorance, I suppose, is the best defense of a failed world view. Quote
benny Posted May 17, 2009 Report Posted May 17, 2009 And surgeons can repair and even replace hearts, but people still die from heart failure.Some mutations can be repaired, yes, but not all, and not all mutations are the cause of transcripting errors and the like. There are all sorts of neat ways that genes can be altered, including endo-retroviral insertions, gene duplications and the like. It would be something if you anything about molecular biology, but if you did, you probably would accept evolution. Ignorance, I suppose, is the best defense of a failed world view. Evolution is futile as long as life remains fragile. Quote
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