Zann Gill on Evolution & Sustainability — "What Daedalus told Darwin"

[wdmcdaniel]

An excellent overview of Gill's work. I've always been impressed with the outside of the box thinking she does. This video really captures the essence of her current thinking!

[awakemedia]

I love the ideas you express in your book video. There was a similar thread at the Leonardo exhibit at the Tech Museum in San Jose? Da Vinci recognized patterns--mega patterns between mechanical stuff, human body parts, geometry, weather systems, painting etc. and this was a big part of his genius because he tried to understand how nature works, then imitate it.

[arici1717]

I love Zann's fascinating notion of the active evolution of life. I was also very impressed with the idea that evolution has a complementarity similar to the human brain with both analytical and intuitive aspects. I am looking forward to reading her book.

[kitsune9t]

some good ideas in there, but too much reliance on the 'survival of the fittest' caricature of evolutionary thinking which no contemporary biologist accepts as valid. Also seems to ignore a vast body of current thinking on auxilliary evolutionary mechanisms, molecular drift, neutral evolution and on.Curiously dismissive of scientists defense of evolution over ID?They SHOULD be passionate, ID is a relgoius belief attempting to masquerade as a science to promote a specific religion in education.

[DESYNlab]

These auxiliary mechanisms are huge topics in themselves (Youtube's requirement is "less than 10 minutes," so they're topics for future film-discussions). This flm is unequivocably clear that the debate is NOT evolution vs "ID" — that the third option is a more complete interpretation of evolution (which includes, but is not exclusively "Darwinism," which alone misinterprets Darwin).

[elizferg1]

Brilliant! The first few minutes deftly transcend an old argument about intelligent design vs. survival of the fittest, then proceeds to a deeply inspiring context for surviving our current evolutionary crisis/opportunity. Looking forward to reading the book and seeing more videos from you, Zann.

[Hypatia888]

Great perspective! Looking at life itself as a "pattern recognizer" is key indeed. With the advent of ecological awareness, biomimesis, as well as the birth of collective intelligence and the Global Mind, we think we are beyond the competition-based perspective, "survival of the fittest." Yet, as Zann demonstrates, Darwinism has misrepresented Darwin - philosophically we still need a more complete interpretation of evolution to fit with the emerging challenges and solutions of today's world.

[tbeaubois]

This is an excellent introduction to a new concept regarding "design" and it's relationship to "evolution" that allows for further discussion of important issues of the 21st Century. It reflects what we are finding in our applied research work in the CRLab relative to competition and collaboration. I look forward to reading Zann's new book.

[SteveOmohundro]

This is a clear and compelling preview of Zann's upcoming book. It sheds a fascinating light on the history and future of Darwin's thought. She shows the vital importance of including both the collaborative and competitive aspects. And shows the connection between Darwinian thinking and sociology and economics.

[wvstanley01]

An invitation for Scientists and all those concerned about future sustainabilty to further discuss the fascinating subject of evolution.