Re: virus: Evolution (YES again)

sodom (Sodom@ma.ultranet.com)
Mon, 20 Jul 1998 10:40:19 -0400


Thats where we differ, I dont think natural selection has changed any, Right
now, the most powerful still reproduce, and those that can, do. I agree that
from a social standpoint, the ones who are reproducing, should not be doing so,
but this does not mean they are less fit. I simply think that the environment
for natural selection is changing, but all the basic rules still apply.

Sodom

Eric Boyd wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Bill Roh <sodom@ma.ultranet.com> writes:
> > yea, I think he is saying that our DNA will start grtting worse,
> > if that is what he is saying, than I kinda have to disagree. I
> > think we will continue adapting in positive ways, since the many
> > of the positive things help in reproduction. We'll be ok and get
> > better with or withot our own interference.
>
> To quote the biologists literature -- assuredly, many more mutations occur
> which are detrimental to the heath of a species than will ever occur which
> improve it, and only through the *harsh* sieve of natural selection can
> "progress" occur. Unfortunately, humanity is in the process of eliminating
> natural selection from it's population... draw your own conclusions.
>
> ERiC