2,000 years of learning

31 March 2007  

What have we learned in 2,000 years?

Topic 7 CE 2007 CE (science) 2007 CE (religion)
Origins of the Universe A magic man done it Unknown, possibly quantum fluctuations in a vacuum A magic man done it
Origins of life A magic man done it Biochemical and biophysical recombinations over time A magic man done it
Different species A magic man done it Mutation, genetic drift, natural selection over time A magic man done it
Disease Demons/Sin Virii, bacteria, biochemistry, environmental pressures Demons/Sin
Mental health issues Demons/Sin Emotional, drug, neurobiological pressures Demons/Sin
Stellar creation A magic man done it Gravitational instability in molecular clouds A magic man done it
Morality A magic man says so Inclusive fitness, reciprocity, altruism, game theory A magic man says so

I’m think I’m beginning to see a pattern here…

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5 Responses to “2,000 years of learning”

  1. beepbeepitsme on March 31st, 2007 4:03 pm

    Great list. Thanks for posting it.

  2. nullifidian on March 31st, 2007 4:07 pm

    It’s what comes from reading FSTDT for a half hour while I make dinner. :-)

  3. TW on March 31st, 2007 9:36 pm

    Brilliance. Great post.

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  5. AV on April 1st, 2007 10:09 pm

    Gold.

There's probably no god.  Now stop worrying and enjoy your life.