3 Questions about evoltion and intelligence
jabriol
On 9-May-2001, Thomas Griffin <tgri...@uic.edu> wrote:
> We all know about the book the "Bell Curve". There are 3 underlying
> assumptions in the thesis of that book that I think reasonable people
> can differ on. I am interested in how evolutionists and creationist
> think about each of these issues.
> Questions 2 and 3 are follow-ups to 1 and 2, respectively. So, if you
> answer NO to 1 there's no point in answering the others.
>
> Please first state whether or not you accept Evolution (we won't be able
> to tell how divergent the views are among 'evolutionists' otherwise)
>
>
> 1. Is there such a thing as General Intelligence?
No from an evolutionary standpoint, Intelligence is jut part of our
instincts.
> But beyond all
> that, my question is: Are there fundamental differences among people in
> the general ability to reason, problem solve, and think logically?
yes. some people are more evolved than others.. If you do good.. you live
in good house. If not you live in a ghetto. I live in a ghetto :-)
> Thanks for playing,
anytime
Crystal ClearTruth
> On 9-May-2001, Thomas Griffin <tgri...@uic.edu> wrote:
>
> > We all know about the book the "Bell Curve". There are 3 underlying
> > assumptions in the thesis of that book that I think reasonable people
> > can differ on. I am interested in how evolutionists and creationist
> > think about each of these issues.
> > Questions 2 and 3 are follow-ups to 1 and 2, respectively. So, if you
> > answer NO to 1 there's no point in answering the others.
> >
> > Please first state whether or not you accept Evolution (we won't be able
> > to tell how divergent the views are among 'evolutionists' otherwise)
> >
> >
> > 1. Is there such a thing as General Intelligence?
>
> No from an evolutionary standpoint, Intelligence is jut part of our
> instincts.
>
Could be wrong, but I think some intelligence is learned behaviour
(sp?). (LOL)
>
> > But beyond all
> > that, my question is: Are there fundamental differences among people in
> > the general ability to reason, problem solve, and think logically?
>
> yes. some people are more evolved than others.. If you do good.. you live
> in good house. If not you live in a ghetto. I live in a ghetto :-)
>
I don't think so. IMHO, everyone has the 'ability' to reason, problem
solve, etc. Some choose not to. The task is difficult when
confronted with problems/situations that are not the 'norm'. I also
believe that people adopt the opinions of others all too quickly
without bothering to use their critical thinking talents.
BTW, I'm sure you were kidding, but living in ghetto does not = less
evolved. It could mean courage. Living outside ghetto could also
mean the same thing. Just depends.
>
> > Thanks for playing,
>
> anytime
webb
choice
Is it clever to run in the rat race or to sit and watch from the sidelines?
and if you are so clever, why cant u spell evolution?
Bloody Viking
jabriol (jab...@kings.ca) wrote:
: yes. some people are more evolved than others.. If you do good.. you live
: in good house. If not you live in a ghetto. I live in a ghetto :-)
So you admit you are less evolved.
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Ken Cox
> jabriol (jab...@kings.ca) wrote:
> : yes. some people are more evolved than others.. If you do good.. you live
> : in good house. If not you live in a ghetto. I live in a ghetto :-)
> So you admit you are less evolved.
No, he admits that he does not do good.
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Ken Cox k...@research.bell-labs.com