In the absence of observable proof to the contrary, it is normal for a person from a minority that is discriminated against to think something happened because of their status--because it has been the reason many, many times before. Some people do become irrational about it, but even that behavior typically results from a history of real discrimination.
I live in Europe, in *very* conservative an catholic country (90% of populations are catholics), but anyone who would say evolution is bullshit would looked at like he was crazy.
Welcome to American conservatism. We cut out the middleman (brains) and pass the savings on to you!
This is the part that bothers me most when I hear Creationist attacks--often they're attacking the original theory, not how it is now. Like you said, the theory of evolution has, um, evolved quite a bit. And the most exciting discoveries are happening right now.
That is so true. It was barely mentioned in my high school chemistry class (honors chemistry!) that the current theory of the atom is much more complicated than what we were learning.
Just like how it was never mentioned that Pluto's status as a planet was under intense debate and had been pretty much since its discovery. I also remember being taught a very inadequate description of the Coriolis effect (the "flushing a toilet in Australia" story). Those are just a few examples of what was the trend throughout grade school science. The end result gives the impression that "these are the Facts!" Which is totally off the mark.
I believe students should be taught about critical thinking and the weakness of scientific theories, but it should be done as a general subject covering many theories and how they have evolved (or died out) over time, not used as a cheap shot at evolution. (Pun not intended.)
My guess is the FBI warning is there to scare off average consumers thinking about "doing that pirating thing" rather than trying to affect people who already do it.
I think it's easier to spot a pattern when you've seen it at its most extreme. As someone with PTSD, I'd like to say that your description seems pretty apt.
Slashdot Mirror
"I'm American! I don't have time! Throw that bacon in the microwave!"
have a law against rechless driving
As soon as there's an outbreak of people throwing up while driving, it'll happen.
No imagination required! Visit your local ATM today!
Same here. How disappointing!
Sensing
Morph enables us to observe our local environment.
Morph can detect specific chemical compounds in the air.
Morph can tell if you're hungry, and make you pancakes in the morning.
Morph knows what kind of porn you like.
Nanoscale Ass
Oh, I'm sure the new "personal massagers" will be amazing...
that kind of stuff physically feels awkward if it has no emotional content behind it.
So this is the perfect interface for psychopaths and lawyers.
For ordinary everyday users, this is very impractical and even silly. But for quadriplegics, it could be something else entirely.
In the absence of observable proof to the contrary, it is normal for a person from a minority that is discriminated against to think something happened because of their status--because it has been the reason many, many times before. Some people do become irrational about it, but even that behavior typically results from a history of real discrimination.
Hooked on Phonics "adds" for EvilDrMike...
I live in Europe, in *very* conservative an catholic country (90% of populations are catholics), but anyone who would say evolution is bullshit would looked at like he was crazy.
Welcome to American conservatism. We cut out the middleman (brains) and pass the savings on to you!
This is the part that bothers me most when I hear Creationist attacks--often they're attacking the original theory, not how it is now. Like you said, the theory of evolution has, um, evolved quite a bit. And the most exciting discoveries are happening right now.
Except when you correct the errors in your teacher's test and it improves your grade. True story! (Also a true story: I wasn't very popular.)
I say we need to teach better theory of science
That is so true. It was barely mentioned in my high school chemistry class (honors chemistry!) that the current theory of the atom is much more complicated than what we were learning.
Just like how it was never mentioned that Pluto's status as a planet was under intense debate and had been pretty much since its discovery. I also remember being taught a very inadequate description of the Coriolis effect (the "flushing a toilet in Australia" story). Those are just a few examples of what was the trend throughout grade school science. The end result gives the impression that "these are the Facts!" Which is totally off the mark.
I believe students should be taught about critical thinking and the weakness of scientific theories, but it should be done as a general subject covering many theories and how they have evolved (or died out) over time, not used as a cheap shot at evolution. (Pun not intended.)
Woosh?
You never know, some dinosaurs had bum brains...
EA, please make a game that will steal my credit card information, I could use a new house.
Finally, a solution to the housing crisis!
My guess is the FBI warning is there to scare off average consumers thinking about "doing that pirating thing" rather than trying to affect people who already do it.
Come on! You know you wanna teleport! All the cool kids are doin' it!
My brain started to formulate a pun involving Limp Bizkit, but then it gave up.
All he needs now is someone on the other end!
They encourage seclusion and disconnection from others.
That must be why my brothers and I would play Age of Empires networked, in the same house, and then chat about it afterward.
I mean, it did encourage disconnection when we played Unreal Tournament, but that's only because I kicked their asses so bad they got mad at me...
And by "lottery" you obviously mean the one where the winner gets stoned to death.
I take it you've never been around a tourist from New York.
I think it's easier to spot a pattern when you've seen it at its most extreme. As someone with PTSD, I'd like to say that your description seems pretty apt.