Evolution

Kasrkin Seath wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VntFEWF8I8A&feature=related

Tis a favourite of mine.

And this is why I don't like how they teach evolution in schools...

CivBase wrote:And this is why I don't like how they teach evolution in schools...

I think they should play this song instead, that would be great !

Not helping...

CivBase wrote:And this is why I don't like how they teach evolution in schools...

Why? because the words spoken in that video have nothing to do with ACTUAL Darwinian evolution?

Low IQ is not genetic, and thus the human race is not evolving into a dumber race. We may be getting a higher ration of stupid people, but not because of evolution, just bad parenting.

If anything, I find that songs like this are contributing to the devolution of music

Aw shit, I smell a debate...

ReconToaster wrote:

CivBase wrote:And this is why I don't like how they teach evolution in schools...

Why? because the words spoken in that video have nothing to do with ACTUAL Darwinian evolution?

Low IQ is not genetic, and thus the human race is not evolving into a dumber race. We may be getting a higher ration of stupid people, but not because of evolution, just bad parenting.

I bet Darwin is spinning in his grave right now.

They even use his name for a set of awards for people who remove themselves from the gene pool due to their stupidity.

And this bad style of parent will be passed down from generation to generation, we learn everything by our parent's example, and unforunately it can form vicious cycles, that repeat over and over.

Sure, if it can be addressed, and isn't genetic, but we can't just blame the parents, as the child when it grows up easily can make a choice. Some of the greatest minds of the world have come from the humblest of background.

Who would have thought an uneducated autistic child would grow up to discover the theory of relativity.

The scent is growing stronger!

Please, just bring this into the debate section guys.

Technically, it's impossible for the Average IQ to drop, since the Average is ALWAYS 100. Since the IQ (Intelligent Quotient) is essentially an average based concept.

KristallNacht wrote:Technically, it's impossible for the Average IQ to drop, since the Average is ALWAYS 100. Since the IQ (Intelligent Quotient) is essentially an average based concept.

I think the point was fewer people are reaching that average.

ReconToaster wrote:

CivBase wrote:And this is why I don't like how they teach evolution in schools...

Why? because the words spoken in that video have nothing to do with ACTUAL Darwinian evolution?

Low IQ is not genetic, and thus the human race is not evolving into a dumber race. We may be getting a higher ration of stupid people, but not because of evolution, just bad parenting.

If anything, I find that songs like this are contributing to the devolution of music

I never said that evolution made you stupid.

Vigil wrote:And this bad style of parent will be passed down from generation to generation, we learn everything by our parent's example, and unforunately it can form vicious cycles, that repeat over and over.

I understand what the song is saying, and you're right, but I'm just trying to make it clear that this is not what is stated in Darwinian Evolution. If you cut off a rats tail, its babies still have tails. If you raise a kid stupid, its babies start off just like any other baby.

Stupidity, in this case, is not biological/genetic, and thus would not carry on. It is something that is developed over time.

Ummm... I didn't write that.

CivBase wrote:Ummm... I didn't write that.

... apologies offered

the low IQ families/Low IQ families is simply made to point out that the lower IQ children(who generally come from low IQ families) are outnumbering the High IQ hildren, thus leading to more lower IQ peeps than high IQ peeps.

That equals a lower mean IQ

ReconToaster wrote:
Stupidity, in this case, is not biological/genetic, and thus would not carry on. It is something that is developed over time.

nature vs nurture. It's actually somewhat determined by genetics. I'm sure you've seen people that just naturally get it better than others. Nurture isn't completely to blame, though it is a BIG part.

KristallNacht wrote:

ReconToaster wrote:
Stupidity, in this case, is not biological/genetic, and thus would not carry on. It is something that is developed over time.

nature vs nurture. It's actually somewhat determined by genetics. I'm sure you've seen people that just naturally get it better than others. Nurture isn't completely to blame, though it is a BIG part.

Can't argue with you there.