Teleology & evolution: Vocal cord development (Introduction)

by David Turell , Friday, June 17, 2016, 20:18 (3081 days ago) @ dhw


> David's comment: We have been given an amazing organ in the vocal cords, more capacity than we need. A good question is why they have all of this capacity when not required by evolution? Perhaps given as an extra complex design?
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> dhw: The quotes give a clear explanation: our ancestors needed the greater range, but when we developed our more sophisticated means of communication, the greater range became unnecessary. It's only a problem if you think your God planned every inch of your anatomy for a special purpose.-I don't know that He did, but the clear choice is our voice mechanism is very advanced and different in degree and kind from the apes. God probably knew we would have opera singers as we invented great music with our constructive imaginations. I haven't heard an ape-produced anthem yet.