See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution Is there a cultural component to the continued presence of psychopaths? (Evolution and the Psychopath: Could there be a cultural component to the continued presence of… Tom Uytterhoeven‘s insight: Very interesting read on what might be a case of gene-culture co-evolution. Puts educational environment right on centre stage! See […]
Category: Read on the Net
Cultural Evolution Changes Bird Song – ScienceNewsline
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution Thanks to cultural evolution, male Savannah sparrows are changing their tune, partly to attract “the ladies.” According to a study of more than 30 years of Savannah sparrows recordings, the birds are singing distinctly different songs today than… Tom Uytterhoeven‘s insight: When we see changes in bird songs, we […]
Blind Mole Rats Show Evolution in Action – Science Now
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution Blind Mole Rats Show Evolution in Action Science Now Eviatar Nevo, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Haifa in Israel, thinks that sympatric speciation could be much more common than is generally believed—and he says that he has found a… Tom Uytterhoeven‘s insight: Interesting about this article is […]
Umberto Eco: ‘It’s culture, not war, that cements European identity’
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution The writer and semiologist advocates a sexual revolution to make us all ‘European’ (Umberto Eco: ‘It’s culture, not war, that cements European identity’ http://t.co/WA441wlv via @guardian)… See on http://www.guardian.co.uk
12) Time Is Magic for Evolution Religion! (DVD1, 50:41-52:20)
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution (FYI: I do not allow comments on these videos. If you notice, these video clips are taken from the seminar videos. If you want to leave a comment, you are we… Tom Uytterhoeven‘s insight: Absolute rubbish, totally ignorant of what evolution is about. Still gave me a smile though, […]
Technology And Education, Let The Evolution BEGIN [Infographic]
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution As a person that has taught in a technology forum, I have a love for education and the integration of technology in this field. Additionally as a parent, I feel as if education MUST change… Tom Uytterhoeven‘s insight: If you’re interested in cultural evolution, you should be interested […]
The Evolution of Darwin: The scientist’s problem with God did not spring from his theory.
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution The scientist’s problem with God did not spring from his theory. (As we discuss evolutionary beginnings of humanity in my Psychology Gen. Ed. class, I find this writer’s p.o.v…. Tom Uytterhoeven‘s insight: Tis article tries to do two things: (1) to argue that the theory of evolution and religion […]
The Best Fictional Libraries in Pop Culture
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution Here at Flavorpill, we’re always on the lookout for a great library — even if that library happens to be fictional. In fact, maybe especially then, because if there’s anything we … See on http://www.flavorwire.com
Where the truth really lies: who knows anymore?
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution From Beyonce to Lance Armstrong, deception abounds. The danger is that we’ll soon stop feeling outraged. (RT @theage: Where the truth really lies: from Beyonce to Lance Armstrong, who knows anymore? Tom Uytterhoeven‘s insight: I like this analysis. It goes against the grain of a tendency for shallowness, to […]
When Science Meets Fiction – Scientific American (blog)
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution Scientific American (blog) When Science Meets Fiction Scientific American (blog) It’s a topic near and dear to both our hearts, and Annalee kicked off a pre-discussion last week with her post exploring the evolutionary biology of Star Trek. Tom Uytterhoeven‘s insight: You got to love this (accept your nerdy […]
Weekly Gardening 