kallend 2,146 #1 September 9, 2005 www.rxpgnews.com/research/neurosciences/article_2340.shtml... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricTheRed 0 #2 September 9, 2005 Can't be. We've always been like this, and will never change. Kallend, you're a blasphemer... illegible usually Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #3 September 9, 2005 here's a thought...what if it's both!! what if humans were created and we also evolve? could it be that some grand creator could have designed the human organism to evolve during its run? or, what if some god created the universe by using the big bang? wow, my head hurts..."Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #4 September 9, 2005 >or, what if some god created the universe by using the big bang? What if what we call god _was_ the big bang? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #5 September 9, 2005 kallend - do you really look like your avatar? We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #6 September 9, 2005 Quotekallend - do you really look like your avatar? Only the morning after too much beer. Otherwise my complexion is a bit better.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #7 September 9, 2005 LOL We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #8 September 9, 2005 My theory is that the "aliens" that people have seen (like this one) are really humans who have traveled back in time from the future... because I think that is what we will evolve into - genderless, hairless things with big heads (to accommodate the larger brains). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #9 September 9, 2005 QuoteMy theory is that the "aliens" that people have seen (like this one) are really humans who have traveled back in time from the future... because I think that is what we will evolve into - genderless, hairless things with big heads (to accommodate the larger brains). Genderless? Say it won't be so!! What the hell would we do for fun when not skydiving? Not have sex?? Oh the humanity!!So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #10 September 9, 2005 QuoteGenderless? Say it won't be so!! What the hell would we do for fun when not skydiving? Not have sex?? Oh the humanity!! Yes, the huge manatee... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #11 September 9, 2005 QuoteMy theory is that the "aliens" that people have seen (like this one) are really humans who have traveled back in time from the future... because I think that is what we will evolve into - genderless, hairless things with big heads (to accommodate the larger brains). Don't kid yourself, we stopped evolving as soon as we started taking care of our sick and infirm... No more "survival of the fittest" to drive it..."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #12 September 10, 2005 QuoteDon't kid yourself, we stopped evolving as soon as we started taking care of our sick and infirm... No more "survival of the fittest" to drive it... I don't see how taking care of the sick and infirm would keep humans, as a species, from evolving.(???) And since I was just informed that my huge manatee link doesn't work (it works for me!), I'll just post the pic. (I know everyone has already seen it, but it really cracks me up. ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexCrowley 0 #13 September 10, 2005 All praise to FSM. TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #14 September 10, 2005 >we stopped evolving as soon as we started taking care of our sick and infirm... Nonsense! We just started evolving in different directions. We once evolved to use food efficiently; now someone who can eat a box of Twinkies a day and not use the calories will do better than someone who has an efficient metabolism. We once evolved to store fat for lean times; now someone who is incapable of creating a lot of fat will live longer (and have a slightly better chance to reproduce) than someone who can create 350 pounds of fat. Heck, having a legal but not debilitating physical handicap gets you all sorts of benefits nowadays; if the legal advantages outweigh the physical disadvantages (at least in terms of reproductive odds) we'll start evolving club feet or whatever. You can't stop natural selection, but the "ideal organism" changes with the times. Civilization has produced drastic changes in what 'ideal' means. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crozby 0 #15 September 10, 2005 And here's further evidence that the human brain has been evolving over the last couple of years: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=4311 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #16 September 10, 2005 QuoteAnd here's further evidence that the human brain has been evolving over the last couple of years: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=4311 I'm amazed that it's even 39%.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #17 September 10, 2005 evolution is the lack of wisdom shown by those who cant come to grips with the reality of creation and God's Divine arrangement. Since they don't understand God, they design one of their own to conform with worldly thinking. Humans are often trying to REPLACE God with something they can see, like a shiny car, a game of golf or other sports...even the sports personalities. Bill Cole . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,593 #18 September 10, 2005 Quoteevolution is the lack of wisdom shown by those who cant come to grips with the reality of creation and God's Divine arrangement. I totally agree. I have always felt for instance that the evolutionary processes people 'claim' created the eye are so simplistic compared to 'God made it'.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #19 September 10, 2005 Quoteevolution is the lack of wisdom shown by those who cant come to grips with the reality of creation and God's Divine arrangement. Since they don't understand God, they design one of their own to conform with worldly thinking. Humans are often trying to REPLACE God with something they can see, like a shiny car, a game of golf or other sports...even the sports personalities. Bill Cole . Do you have a date yet for the End of the World?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #20 September 10, 2005 >evolution is the lack of wisdom shown by those who cant come to grips >with the reality of creation and God's Divine arrangement. Believe whatever you want. But if you ever go to a doctor and he doesn't believe in evolution, find one who does. Not believing bacteria can evolve resistance to antibiotics can lead to all sorts of bad things, both for the patient and for the population at large. It's like a lot of other things. Believe in a flat world if you like - as long as you're not a commercial pilot or a sea captain. Believe in creationism if you like - as long as you're not a paleontologist, biologist, historian or doctor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #21 September 10, 2005 Quote>we stopped evolving as soon as we started taking care of our sick and infirm... Nonsense! We just started evolving in different directions. We once evolved to use food efficiently; now someone who can eat a box of Twinkies a day and not use the calories will do better than someone who has an efficient metabolism. We once evolved to store fat for lean times; now someone who is incapable of creating a lot of fat will live longer (and have a slightly better chance to reproduce) than someone who can create 350 pounds of fat. Heck, having a legal but not debilitating physical handicap gets you all sorts of benefits nowadays; if the legal advantages outweigh the physical disadvantages (at least in terms of reproductive odds) we'll start evolving club feet or whatever. You can't stop natural selection, but the "ideal organism" changes with the times. Civilization has produced drastic changes in what 'ideal' means. Truth be told, my comment was pretty much tongue-in-cheek, and you make some interesting points."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Everon 0 #22 September 10, 2005 I could not have explained it more precisely than you just did. But the mythology huggers will never accept it, as you know. Evolution does not imply "ever improving," as the holier than thou always insist with absolute ignorance on the subject. I love their "eye" theories. It is amongst my favorites. If they would ever decide to do a little research on how the eye in animal life evolved, they of course would call that bullshit too. "A flower blooms in the direction of the sun?" Hmm. I am a trainer of standardbred racehorses. This breed has had a tremendous refinement in its short existense - much more speed, more stamina, and bone refinement in the classical sense in such a short period of time. The reason? Breed the best to the best, hope for the best, and cull the others (don't breed them). I find it odd that such a breed could improve its capabilities so rapidly without invoking evolution. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #23 September 11, 2005 Quote>or, what if some god created the universe by using the big bang? What if what we call god _was_ the big bang? heaven forbid ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #24 September 11, 2005 QuoteQuoteevolution is the lack of wisdom shown by those who cant come to grips with the reality of creation and God's Divine arrangement. Since they don't understand God, they design one of their own to conform with worldly thinking. Humans are often trying to REPLACE God with something they can see, like a shiny car, a game of golf or other sports...even the sports personalities. Bill Cole . Do you have a date yet for the End of the World? 100 AD, 500 AD, 1000 AD, 1200 AD, 1500 AD, 1800 AD, 2000 AD...... you get the picture..... lots of humans replace God with their belief in a book as well....____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Everon 0 #25 September 11, 2005 Didn't you read the good book.... It's coming SOOOOOOOOON! ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
