fora.tv — Joan Roughgarden, Professor of Biology at Stanford University, discusses her new book, The Genial Gene: Deconstructing Darwinian Selfishness and in challenges accepted wisdom about gender identity and sexual orientation.
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Closed AccountJul 9, 2009
We need to distinguish what they like just for sexual fun versus what they like for reproduction.
tbbucsJul 9, 2009
Creationism will never die. It's too ingrained.
disgodJul 9, 2009
"He was definitely wrong"About certain portions of his theory, yes, but that is to be expected with any new field of study. The overarching concept however has withstood the test of time and scientific rigor. "So much of his theory just does not make sense. "Oh do tell what "just does not make sense.""He said as much in Origin."Oh please tell me you're thinking of the quote about the evolution of the eye.
ranzeraJul 9, 2009
@ chris1218218I thought all conservatives upholded family values. That's stereotypes for ya.
Closed AccountJul 10, 2009
Nope, did you?
hraesJul 10, 2009
I've thought for years that children should be introduced to the basics of logic, biology, and rhetoric before they hit puberty, ideally /well/ before they hit puberty. It would solve so many problems.
Closed AccountJul 10, 2009
Roughgarden? I'll bet.