Ambiguity-uncertainty-vagueness the key to resistance against the idea of evolution?

Maybe "utility" instead of "validity" and I could agree. But otherwise, this seems not only totally arbitrary, but totally wrong.I think a person's world view should be judged soley on it's ability to allow them to work with others. Anything beyond that... who cares?Can you give any justification for using "validity" here?BenP.S. Remember, you're not using "world view" to mean just an understanding of this world, but you're using "world view" to mean the total sum of a person's faith, beliefs, entire mental experience PLUS their view of how the world works. Just thought I should mention it in case somebody reads this without reading your original post.

OK, cool. I completely disagree. Fundamentally disagree. And... I will ignore the comment, because I find that discussion much less interesting than the one we're talking about. We can take this discussion elsewhere, if necessary. (hoping it's not necessary) Why? I totally don't have this expectation, but I believe many do. Would you be so kind as to elaborate? I don't see the necessity of this at all; but I do think it's a huge stumbling point.(just realized, ... maybe this is due to your the thought behind your "mapping" statement above. Maybe we have to discuss it after all? awww.. )Furthermore... the way I was using utility above is ... in a global, society-level way. I do think that most people choose world views that are useful for themselves. It may explain experiences that they, and they alone, had. These experiences definitely include feelings and the like. A world view that is not "useful" in the "cultural" or "interpersonal" way I mentioned above still may turn out to be the most "useful" world view for that individual. Now I'm lost again Are you talking about how the earth really is like one organism, and that interaction is not just with people, but with all things? Or are you talking about something else?

Fair enough. I'm satisfied enough to leave things as they are.BenP.S. I should have a first email to you on your column today sometime.