13Jun 2022 by Post

How Darwin and Wallace Split over the Human Mind

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Marvelously free of racist prejudice, Wallace noted in his fieldwork in far-flung locations that primitive tribes were intellectually the equals of Europeans. Source
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11Jun 2022 by Post

Lateral Line: A “Sixth Sense” for Fish (And Other Cool Tricks)

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What’s remarkable is that this organ constitutes an analog-to-digital converter, as pressure waves (analog) are converted to electrical signals. Source
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08Jun 2022 by Post

Was Darwinian Theory Based on a False Analogy to Geology?

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Given the degree of discipleship for Sir Charles, Darwin fully expected to receive Lyell’s commendation for his labors. Source
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04Jun 2022 by Post

Yes, Ants Think — Like Computers

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Computer programmers have adapted some ant problem-solving methods to software programs (but without the need for complex chemical scents). Source
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