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So if the species is wiped out, it's evolution; and if it's not wiped out, it's evolution? Doesn't sound like science to me.
by jeffdavis 7y ago
So if the species is wiped out, it's evolution; and if it's not wiped out, it's evolution?
Doesn't sound like science to me.
- catalogia 7y agoI'm no biologist, if you want high quality answers you'll have to go find one to ask. But I'm pretty sure you have some wrong ideas about how evolutionary biology works as a field. They observe reality and form theories that fit what they've perceived thusfar. They make predictions based on those theories. Subsequent discoveries can confirm their predictions, or confirmation may remain elusive. It works basically the same way as astrophysics. Biology is traditionally considered a "hard science" by people who subscribe to a 'hard/soft science' worldview.
- jshevek 7y agoI've learned through personal experience that it's not sufficient to discuss this with a professional biologist. I've found several biology PhDs ill prepared for this topic. I discovered that even at the PhD level some biologists take evolution on faith without having a decent understanding. I think it's much better to read books or view lectures created by specialists in the field specifically for the purpose of confronting evolution skepticism.
- jshevek 7y agoI respect your skepticism, but I agree with catalogia in that I get the impression that you "have some wrong ideas about how evolutionary biology works" Evolution is a fact, but many people's individual mental models of evolution are flawed. It's easy to remain unconvinced if you have a series of conversations with such people and successfully ferret out those flaws. If you have the time for it, maybe now (covid stay at home) would be a good time to get on Amazon and take a deep dive into evolution and evolution denial?