Stephen Jay Gould on Evolution part 1. Introduction (2/2)

[suddenlyitsobvious]

Is that a wig? He looks like a professional dishwasher in a Burger King. Darwinistic atheists have such 'great' idols...

[Indigosnakes]

Agreed...let's use "Dissent with modification" as a sub. Much like one of my colleagues hates "survival of the fittest" and has replaced it with "survival of the most adaptable".

[kathades]

He brings an interesting theory to mind when discussing Darwin's resistance to the use of the word 'evolution,' in favor of the phrase 'descent with modification.' I suspect that 'evolution' sort of clouds the thought process (that is, it is more difficult for the untrained mind to associate the word with its meaning). 'Descent with modification' isn't as simple, but it makes the idea much more realizable for everyone. I propose we bring back this catchy little phrase.

[nd5000]

Wish the creationists would watch this man

[i3u7n5]

@nd5000 I sat in a room full of creationists and listened to him give a similar talk. Lots of crossed arms and unsmiling faces. It's the rare mind that's willing to risk the impartiality that is necessary to chance self induced dissolution of their very reason for existence.