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| Re: Fundamental theorems, dilemmas, fitness, and information | 30 Jun 2005 17:07 GMT | 2 |
"Perplexed in Peoria" <jimmenegay@sbcglobal.net>
> > JE:-
> > I don't wish to appear overly argumentative but the definition of |
| Fundamental theorems, dilemmas, fitness, and information. | 30 Jun 2005 05:07 GMT | 21 |
Is there a limit to the rate at which natural selection can
increase fitness? Fisher suggested that there is a limit.
In his famous and controversial "Fundamental Theorem", he
stated that (under ideal circumstances) the rate of increase
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| Two Points | 29 Jun 2005 19:13 GMT | 1 |
PIP said,
Yes, that is essentially Muller's idea. But both you and Tom should
be aware that driving a chemical cycle by an environmental cycle is
more difficult than it sounds.
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| Darlington's evolution of genetic systems | 29 Jun 2005 19:13 GMT | 8 |
I have a copy of Graham Bell's "The masterpiece of Nature" It's and
interesting analysis of the evolution of sex. In the last chapter he coins
the term "metageneitcs" This Is the genetics of genetics. He cites
Dalington's book the evolution of genetic systems. I have since read most ...
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| Just joined | 28 Jun 2005 17:09 GMT | 3 |
I am new to groups and rusty in science. I did a BSc many moons ago and
want to revise my knowledge. I look forward to stimulating debate.
Andrew
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| Re: The Anti Science Art Of Evasion | 28 Jun 2005 03:40 GMT | 9 |
> > JM:-
> > See, your original reference to ten-year-olds (in your last posting)
> > was a preemptive insult against anyone who would dare to disagree
> > with you or who failed to understand what you meant. That makes |
| Re: specialization momentum | 28 Jun 2005 03:40 GMT | 2 |
> The Concept of Momentum of Specialization
> By Gil Lawton
> June 25, 2005 Call that one, Part One. Next I shall write a Part Two next, applying the
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| Two Points | 28 Jun 2005 03:40 GMT | 1 |
Looking at the origin - there are two basics that
I think many miss.
1. If the sun heat cycle is not the power source for the origin,
then take it out of your scenario and suggest how life
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| sbe & philosophy | 27 Jun 2005 17:26 GMT | 3 |
> P.S. It sure is great that s.b.e./Josh allows 'evolutionary philosophy
> type'
> thinking to flourish amongst explanatory approaches that attempts focused
> on |
| What is Life? | 27 Jun 2005 06:44 GMT | 1 |
g:
It is difficult, I know, to look at a living cell today and try to
back up from it to a "first cell." That you are trying is a good
thing. Some of the difficulty lies in the fact -- or what I am
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| If A then B | 27 Jun 2005 06:44 GMT | 2 |
IF
we agree that life must have a sun/heat cycle
to exist (and if you disagree you must present an
origin of life without a sun/heat cycle
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| [Fwd: [evol-psych] That Old Magic - Evolutionary Psychology, Part | 27 Jun 2005 06:44 GMT | 1 |
[Josh. I removed the reply to Ian Pitchford of the first post
on this subject. Use this one instead]
June 01, 2005
That Old Magic - Evolutionary Psychology, Part I
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| Article: Grow in the Dark - Bottom-dwelling bacterium survives on geothermal glow | 26 Jun 2005 01:25 GMT | 1 |
Grow in the Dark: Bottom-dwelling bacterium survives on geothermal glow
Naila Moreira
A microbe discovered in the deepest, darkest reaches of the Pacific Ocean
makes its living in an unlikely way-by photosynthesis. The newly described
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| What Part of life are you NOT connected to? | 25 Jun 2005 19:31 GMT | 1 |
Robert
Your line of socratic questionning is showing a faulty thought pattern
in your mind. You seem to be thinking of "life" as some sort of unified
grand plan whereby "life" perpetuates itself as a whole.
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| "Survival of the fattest" by SC Cunnane | 25 Jun 2005 19:30 GMT | 2 |
SURVIVAL OF THE FATTEST
The Key to Human Brain Evolution
Stephen C Cunnane
Research Center on Aging
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