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I guess everyone and every group finds certain truths uncomfortable. It's especially sad that the theory of evolution seems to make literally everyone uncomfort
by cousin_it 11y ago
I guess everyone and every group finds certain truths uncomfortable. It's especially sad that the theory of evolution seems to make literally everyone uncomfortable.
"Of course humans and chimps have a common ancestor! We have looked at the genetic code, and found that more than 95% is shared. Give up, it's over." The right will hate you for saying that.
"Of course there is inherited variation in intelligence, no matter how you define it! Otherwise evolution, in particular evolution of intelligence, could not possibly work. Give up, it's over." The left will hate you for saying that.
"Of course our moral intuitions come from game theory, not apriori reasoning!" And now everyone hates you, both the left and the right.
- oneeyedpigeon 11y agoEvolution doesn't necessarily have a direct link with intelligence; nor even does natural selection which is the theory that, I think, you're basing your argument on.
- cousin_it 11y agoThat's a pretty weak objection. It's implausible that intelligence wouldn't be influenced by any evolved traits.
- davidgerard 11y agoFlynn Effect gets you 20-30 points in the same gene pool, therefore via non-genetic factors. If you see a 15 point difference and immediately attribute it to genetics, you're making an unwarranted assumption.
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- davidgerard 11y agoRe your deleted comment: > I guess everyone and every group finds certain truths uncomfortable. It's especially sad that the theory of evolution seems to make literally everyone uncomfortable. In context, this is a claim that race and IQ is a consequence of the theory of evolution. If you don't see this, then you don't understand communication with humans, or are being disingenuous.
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