domestication – Uncommon Descent

“Tame foxes” breeding experiment was solid mid-20th century Darwinism

It all sounded like perfect schoolbook Darwinism. Until someone made a issue of the fact that the foxes were the descendants of already-tame foxes in Prince Edward Island (province) in Canada.

Evolution Human evolution Intelligent Design Mind

Taming the silver fox, taming ourselves…? Oh, please…

The idea that we humans “tamed ourselves” over the generations, on the face of it, it fails a logical test. Who decided that that was a good idea? Who created the benchmark? Why? Why didn’t the bonobos do it?

Culture Evolution Human evolution Intelligent Design

Evolution or art? The chicken as a human artifact

We’ve probably had even more influence on the dog, of course. But here’s the interesting thing: When dogs run wild, they just go back to being wolfhounds after a few generations. Apparently, feral chickens just breed with still wild fowl and revert to ancestral types. Just how really significant irreversible changes occur remains unclear.

Animal minds Ecology Human evolution Intelligent Design

New Scientist: Monkeys “look like” they are domesticating wolves

Then that is the monkeys’ mistake, not the wolves’: In the alpine grasslands of eastern Africa, Ethiopian wolves and gelada monkeys are giving peace a chance. The geladas – a type of baboon – tolerate wolves wandering right through the middle of their herds, while the wolves ignore potential meals of baby geladas in favour Read More…

William J Murray WJM, it still remains that you are arbitrarily redefining language. ... Go get your own word. You do not own... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
KRock I'll pose another question. Is this current state of science (i.e., its politicization) a consequence of postmodern ideology? It seems... – Science journalist: Science IS political!
kairosfocus FINDINGS: Proof is a term too often used more for rhetorical impact than for humble acknowledgement of the achievements and... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
jerry why would we want to read teh opinions of an ex-tennis player anyway Shows a distinct under-appreciation for a great... – The slow descent of “Science!” As...
kairosfocus PS: As a reminder CED: embody (?m?b?d?) vb (tr) , -bodies, -bodying or -bodied 1. to give a tangible, bodily,... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
Bob O'H I've no idea if Borg has written abything about climate change, and why would we want to read teh opinions... – The slow descent of “Science!” As...
kairosfocus WJM, it still remains that you are arbitrarily redefining language. The dictionary has been long since cited on the point... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
mohammadnursyamsu The logical definition of fact, the creationist definition, applies to all matters of fact. And then when there is a... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
kairosfocus Jack, I will be direct: 1: Kindly provide a single actually observed case where blind chance and/or mechanical necessity have... – Is “string theory world” in some...
William J Murray KF said: Go get your own words. Again, KF, if you understood IRT you'd understand I'm applying the word "embody"... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
mohammadnursyamsu The problem in teaching darwinism, is that natural selection theory is the only theory in science which is based on... – Another reason not to teach Darwinism...
polistra This is just the usual diversity racket. These writers are pushing their own "training" companies which will profit from the... – We are informed at Nature Communications...
jerry so a naïve analysis will be largely wrong. Probably the history of most of those advocating changes to deal with... – The slow descent of “Science!” As...
kairosfocus Q, you are right. The general rhetorical strategy is to find red herring distractors, drag away from an inconvenient focus... – Is “string theory world” in some...
kairosfocus ET, there is no need to entertain village atheist anti-bible rants. Those perplexed are advised to see Paul Copan and... – Is “string theory world” in some...
bornagain77 Jack labels practically everyone here as "religious nut jobs' with a few 'rational posters'. And he gives WJM as an... – Is “string theory world” in some...
kairosfocus F/N: Those not aware should realise that because UD is a leading ID blog, it is surrounded by a penumbra... – Is “string theory world” in some...
kairosfocus F/N: For many relevant cases, we cannot simply inspect to see the mechanism, process or forces and factors at work.... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
kairosfocus PPS: I use a simple example on my logic. If T then A, T being Tom is a cat and... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
kairosfocus MNY, fact is a fairly standard common language term, especially when it refers to an established credible observation, experience or... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
kairosfocus Jack, your remarks above are beyond the pale, actually suggestive of a concern troll. I suggest you walk back if... – Is “string theory world” in some...