2,000 years of learning
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…
March 31st, 2007 at 4:03 pm
Great list. Thanks for posting it.
March 31st, 2007 at 4:07 pm
It’s what comes from reading FSTDT for a half hour while I make dinner. :-)
March 31st, 2007 at 9:36 pm
Brilliance. Great post.
March 31st, 2007 at 11:28 pm
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April 1st, 2007 at 10:09 pm
Gold.