An Analogy (Humans)

by David Turell , Thursday, October 22, 2009, 19:52 (5302 days ago) @ George Jelliss

Did we get here by accident or by design?
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> Clearly, the British Isles is such a special place that it must have been designed that way. Every move in the progress of this geological evolution must have been planned in advance. Every one was necessary to produce the final incomparable result. It represents the peak of geological evolution, gods own country, this green and pleasant land.
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> Of course I don't believe this, but you get the analogy?-Wonderful analogy. I'm sure most of us know that the idea of tectonic plates, subduction zones, and continental drift was disputed for years and was finally settled in the middle of the 20th century. It is pretty obvious that the Eastern side of South America fits into the west side of Africa. I find the study of the British Isles quite fascinating.-I also have an analogy: -The Darwinian Brain-"Well you see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers." )