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[–] Thegreatstoneddragon 3 points 23 points (+26|-3) ago 

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[–] MannKepetry ago 

just because two species split doesnt mean there is a lot of genetical divergence. what has the most influence on genetics are the number of generations. for a meaningful change evolution has to go through many generations which are very long for humans compared to most animals so this means very long time spans measured in the hundred thousands. for changes that people think there are between human races much longer time spans would have been needed.

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[–] yueter 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago 

Regression

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[–] 11163958? ago 

If we are, indeed, a single organism which is capable of editing its DNA which fell into a hole and is trying to get out, then some review and reconsideration should be necessary in the quest to solve the problem.

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[–] srgmpdns 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

So... big black foreigner comes in, knocks up local chick...

New Species!

I think they're using the word species differently than I would.

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[–] CrudOMatic ago  (edited ago)

The word "race" used to mean what "species" means today; however, since Victorians and earlier thought blacks & other races were different species, they used the word "race" to denote the different ethnicities & breeds - by the time the word "species" was created, "race" had come to mean the same as "breed".

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[–] chirogonemd 1 point 2 points (+3|-1) ago 

It wouldn't represent a new species truly, unless you could invariably distinguish the organism from either of its ancestors in terms of behaviors, morphology, etc. By that criteria, we can represent blacks and whites as classes as being different species. You can analyze the charred remains of a corpse and use morphological factors to identify race. The research is there pertaining to average IQ differentials between white europeans and black africans, and the difference is substantial.

The hybridization you are describing is mongrelization. A general loss of distinguishing traits between the two parents. I'll tell you who's expense its at, but you already know.

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[–] Dortex 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

You left out the important part: the kid keeps to his own kind, along with all the rest in his position. The example is a bit esoteric for laymen, so it's not surprising there's so much confusion.

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[–] RageAgainstTheAmish ago 

George soros studies darwin

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[–] weezkitty ago 

He also shits and eats just like you and I. What's your point?

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[–] thebearfromstartrack 2 points -1 points (+1|-2) ago  (edited ago)

They HAVE to say shit like that to keep being parasites on government funds. GET it?

Bring me a fish that shits T-bone steaks for a change!

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[–] Rurntis 0 points 12 points (+12|-0) ago 

Inb4 evolution isn’t real!!

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[–] greycloud 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago 

don't you know? evolution and gravity are just scientific theories, they are not scientific facts.

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[–] weezkitty 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Evolution is a very well supported theory though. Gravity is something we really know fuckall about

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[–] Omag 0 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago 

How is it science recognizes separate and distinct species of birds but when it comes to humans we are supposed to accept we're all the same?

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[–] Wedhro 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

Science doesn't say that. Loons do.

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[–] Omag ago 

Yup

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[–] shrink 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Exactly what I was thinking. This is like calling a mulatto kid a "new species." Something tells me they're basically fighting for journal visibility.

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[–] NeoGoat ago 

www.radiolab.org/story/91696-new-nice

Says domestication, the genetic changing so that animals are less violent can take place in 10 generations. They mention research that attributes domestication to fewer embryonic cells that form adrenal glans, which provide fight or flight response. The same cells form bone and cartilage, so as domestication occurs, the animals have weaker bones and floppy ears. It is also associated with looking more child-like appearance. They even touch on talking about differences in humans, that humans would domesticate themselves by living in communities where aggression would be punished and close bonds with friends would be more important than brute strength for survival/child rearing.

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