April 18, 2005
Two items
First, the MySQL server for the Chattablogs blacklist is down, so we're all going to have to just enjoy the tsunami of spam we got last night until it's back up again.
Second, does anyone have any thoughts about the fact that those most strident about natural Darwinism tend to be those most opposed to social Darwinism? The Left, which will defend Darwin's biological implications to its dying breath, seems opposed just as strongly to the idea that those who can't make the cut in society should be left to their own devices, as they're weakening the whole society. Conversely, the people who reject natural Darwinism frequently wind up supporting policies that look a lot like social Darwinism.
I'm at a loss as to explaining this. Any theories from the peanut gallery?
Perhaps those who reject evolution instead embrace compassion for the least among us.
Posted by: Nat at April 18, 2005 11:33 AMYou completely lost me there.
Posted by: ryan at April 18, 2005 11:36 AMI've often wondered about this very thing myself but haven't come to any solid conclusion that makes any sense.If you want a really good display of this phenomenon pick yourself up a copy of Douglas Adams' last work
"Salmon of Doubt."
He was absolutely brilliant and knew alot about almost everything. Yet, he too demonstrated such two-faced-ness in his own speeches and writings.
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Posted by: Pablo at April 18, 2005 12:20 PMlol
Posted by: JosiahQ at April 18, 2005 1:12 PM