tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719650308494063095.post8647092785670898307..comments2023-12-02T02:26:05.528-08:00Comments on JimPintoBlog: Human EvolutionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10670437428300830000noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719650308494063095.post-15200705043786623712016-04-27T18:34:40.888-07:002016-04-27T18:34:40.888-07:001. Are you aware of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin? Ha...1. Are you aware of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin? Have you read any of his books?<br /><br /> Have read his 3 philosophical books:<br /> "The Future of Man"<br /> "The Phenomenon of Man"<br /> "The Divine Mileau"<br /><br />2. In your view, has Evolution stopped? Or, will humans continue to evolve?<br /><br />There are a number of studies that have been published over the last few years demonstrating the evolution is still at work. Since evolutionary change occurs very slowly, one needs many generations to see noticeable changes. However, there are recent studies that demonstrate genetic changes. For example:<br /><br />"The findings, detailed online today (April 30) in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, add to accumulating evidence of our continued evolution. For instance, past research has suggested the human brain has been shrinking over the past 5,000 years. Another study of an island population in Quebec found a genetic push toward a younger age at first reproduction and larger families."<br /><br />With a little research, one can understand in what ways biological evolution is still taking place.<br /><br />3. Is your view of the Future negative? Will humans continue to fight and eventually obliterate themselves?<br /><br />I have a positive view of the future. I see humans continuing their development as discussed in Kurzweil, gradually increasing their life span, and some day spreading throughout the universe.<br /><br />4. Is your view of the Future positive? Will there be increasing Cooperation, Peace and Harmony?<br /><br />Yes, I believe so. Read the book, "The Better Angels of our Nature."<br /><br />5. What are your own views of the future of humanity?<br /><br />In a few words, human beings will gradually overthrow irrational beliefs and learn to live rational lives. There will be many ups and down on this road. But the future is a bright as it was in Galt's Gulch.<br />Stan Liebermannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719650308494063095.post-46656010681197818992016-04-18T07:02:52.632-07:002016-04-18T07:02:52.632-07:00I was always taught that the only static systems a...I was always taught that the only static systems are dead ones, so yes, humans and humanity will continue to co-evolve with...Chris Hamlinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719650308494063095.post-69617526307616403292016-04-17T13:26:22.272-07:002016-04-17T13:26:22.272-07:00Jim, I believe "humanity" is evolving in...Jim, I believe "humanity" is evolving in a positive direction. We continue to build on our technology and social progression to a better future. <br /><br />I don't believe the same is true for humans. You mention: <br />---"Human intelligence, judgment, skills, inventiveness"<br /><br />According to science of evolution, the following is true: <br /><br />For humans to evolve to higher intelligence, the majority of babies must be born to parents of above average intelligence. For humans to evolve to higher judgement, the majority of babies must be born to parents of above average judgement. For humans to evolve to higher skills, the majority of babies must be born to parents of above average skills. For humans to evolve to higher inventiveness, the majority of babies must be born to parents of above average inventiveness. <br /><br />None of these requirements are being met, as a result humans are not evolving in a positive direction. However, "humanity" is still improving as a result of our social evolution.Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719650308494063095.post-67314506487241438752016-04-15T12:23:05.180-07:002016-04-15T12:23:05.180-07:00Are you aware of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin?
...Are you aware of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin?<br /> Yes <br /><br /> Have you read any of his books?<br /> Yes<br /><br />In your view, has Evolution stopped with the development of Humans? Or, will life continue to evolve?<br /> All life is evolving, moving towards the Light,<br /> towards Buddhahood, towards Christhood<br /><br />Is your view of the Future negative? Will humans continue to fight endlessly and eventually obliterate themselves?<br /> No, this is contrary to moving towards the Light<br /><br />Is your view of the Future positive? Will there be increasing Cooperation, Peace and Harmony?<br /> Very optimistic. Despite what we see, humanity<br /> is far less brutal than even 100 years ago. <br /><br />What are your own views of the future of humanity?<br /> We are becoming more conscious each day. All life <br /> is becoming more conscious. Every time we look at<br /> a flower with intention, the flower draws us towards the Light and we draw the flower towards the Light.<br /> <br />Please add your own comments and views.<br /> Humanity is now in the lead. If we fail and destroy <br /> our species, another will take our place. It might <br /> take 500,000 years. Just a drop in the bucket of<br /> time as our Earth is over 4 billion years and the known Universe is over 13 billion years.<br />Papa Jimbonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719650308494063095.post-59861108227200350542016-04-14T10:47:27.784-07:002016-04-14T10:47:27.784-07:00Gary :
With my atheist friends, my primary argume...Gary :<br /><br />With my atheist friends, my primary argument explaining God is: "Who caused the Big Bang?"<br /><br />You bring up an interesting idea about the Universe being part of a larger system. <br /><br />Please read my 2014, "Creation Allegory": <br />http://jimpintoblog.blogspot.com/2014/10/creation-allegory.html<br />which explains why God created the Universe. <br /><br />I'll appreciate your further comments on that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10670437428300830000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719650308494063095.post-8691242074953921292016-04-13T12:10:29.652-07:002016-04-13T12:10:29.652-07:00Teilhard is one of my favorite philosophers/theolo...Teilhard is one of my favorite philosophers/theologians. Thanks for bringing up.<br /><br />The Laws of Thermodynamics only apply to a closed system. What if there exists and open system of which the closed universe is just a part? This would be the part where God exists. After all, God exists outside the universe--of necessity because God created it. <br /><br />Let that idea ferment for a while ;-)Gary Mintchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429784793625362577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719650308494063095.post-22163038004375142002016-04-13T10:00:21.539-07:002016-04-13T10:00:21.539-07:001. Are you aware of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin? Ha...1. Are you aware of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin? Have you read any<br /> of his books?<br /><br />No . But I wish I will.<br /><br />2. In your view, has Evolution stopped? Or, will humans continue<br /> to evolve?<br /><br />Humans need to continue evolving, the body needs constant adaptation , the eyes were receiving more light in the "actual" last 100 years than in the whole history of the humanity , our organism still spares and saves fat we don’t need, we eat refined food we are not prepared to process as sugar, cooked meat, etc. We introduce antibiotics to fight against our own defenses and expose ourselves to threats far more subtle and dangerous than in the past; I mean , you only need to hide from a tiger to be saved , but there is no place you can hide to avoid the flu, just to mention any.<br /><br />3. Is your view of the Future negative? Will humans continue<br /> to fight and eventually obliterate themselves?<br />4. Is your view of the Future positive? Will there be increasing<br /> Cooperation, Peace and Harmony?<br /><br />I have a lot of problems with questions 3 & 4 since answers may sound either politically correct ( that I am not ) or deadly pessimistic ( that I am not neither). <br /><br />If humans will evolve to a better future , sounds to me possible , but we may need to discuss how long and what will be the price to pay to accomplish this. My personal feeling is that the road to this is longer and the prices far more expensive than we can imagine.<br /><br />5. What are your own views of the future of humanity?<br /><br />As said before , we have a very long road to run, full of uncertainties and challenges we will never be prepared to tackle; one solution leads to an another problem, as solutions for human problems (unfortunately we always talk about technological solutions) normally go against nature.<br /><br />6. Please add your own comments.<br /><br />It is good to have the chance to discuss this ; I look forward reading lot of comments that disagree with mine.<br />Andres Gorenburgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719650308494063095.post-44484188142938495842016-04-13T08:23:56.023-07:002016-04-13T08:23:56.023-07:00Merle :
You have an excellent point. Yes, we are ...Merle :<br /><br />You have an excellent point. Yes, we are prolonging life, and saving lives that may not otherwise have been saved. Humanity's increasing compassion, benevolence and kindness is saving lives that would not be saved in an earlier society. It is arguable whether that is weakening society. Being "humane" cannot be weakening.<br /><br />In my view, Evolution generates more strength in human society, not weakness. Humans are not in the "survival" mode that was common in past centuries. Prolonging life by saving babies and increasing longevity surely has some positive effects. How many geniuses are being born, that previously may have simply died? How many people do significant things as they reach their 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's? In the past they would have died, or simply been written off.<br /><br />My own view is optimistic. Human intelligence, judgment, skills, inventiveness and other good traits will keep increasing, to generate a better life. <br /><br />Please read at least some extracts from Steven Pinker's book, "Better Angels of our Nature" which provides lots of evidence of improvements over past centuries. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10670437428300830000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719650308494063095.post-44376110815737522792016-04-13T07:21:45.791-07:002016-04-13T07:21:45.791-07:00Jim,
On your question of whether or not Man is st...Jim,<br /><br />On your question of whether or not Man is still evolving... we are, but physically we are getting weaker as a species. Whenever a mother and or a baby are saved during a difficult childbirth that would have naturally resulted in the death of one or both, those characteristics are passed down and it slowly weakens our strength as a species. This principle applies to the medical procedures that allow women to get pregnant who would naturally have been barren, or that allow men to become fathers who naturally had been sterile. It also applies to any procedures or medicines that save the lives of people before the age of reproduction. <br /><br />I don't believe these things should be stopped, I just point out that in the developed world, we humans are physically becoming weaker. Evolution, or "the survival of the fittest", has been reversed. Merlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10532514830495875046noreply@blogger.com