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Author Topic:   An evolution paradox
Whirlwind
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Message 21 of 31 (163878)
11-29-2004 10:53 AM
Reply to: Message 1 by techristian
04-22-2002 11:36 PM


Imagine...
It is very important to remember that there is one thing that really seperates humans from animals: the power of imagination. To cut a long story short, from this power we eventually worked out how to breed ourselves and other animals. If we keep doing this, it is unlikely that we will ever truly "evolve" into another species. Even so, a change like this would likely take millions of years, so we wouldn't be around to witness it!

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Whirlwind
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Message 31 of 31 (164070)
11-30-2004 7:08 AM
Reply to: Message 22 by Wounded King
11-29-2004 11:12 AM


Re: Imagine...
I'm sorry, I should have tried to be a bit more specific. One example that I can think of is the ability to plan into the long term future. For example, from experience we know that in general it will be warm in summer and cold in winter. Other animals can respond to temperature changes, but it is most likely that they respond to stimuli and instinct rather than planning ahead.
Sorry if that sounds a bit garbled, I'm quite new to posting.
Whirlwind

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