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'Human evolution didn't slow down; we were just missing the signal': Large DNA study reveals natural selection led to more redheads and less male-pattern baldness
I don't know any serious evolutionary scientist who claimed sexual selection stopped, just that it's disambiguated with other forms of natural selection like survival fitness.
Results a bit less dramatic than the headline might suggest. Over the last 7000 years, 'This is expected to have decreased baldness by 1.8% compared with the no-selection expectation.'
Well, then mods might need to set up an auto remove for any articles that have been posted in a certain time frame. I’m sure that if you complain loudly enough and long enough, they might do it just for you.
And by the way, not all subs are set up so that the word mod triggers a response. An email sent specifically to the mods is the most efficient way to send a report. Public tantrums are just tacky.
It is the only theory that fits the evidence. A theory in the case of evolution is the same as the theory of gravity. A scientific theory is not just a hypothesis as you use the word theory, but rather "a well-substantiated, comprehensive explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of facts, laws, and tested hypotheses. It is not a guess, but a rigorously tested framework that explains 'why' or 'how' phenomena occur, and it can be used to make accurate predictions."
It behooves you to learn a little bit about nature and science if you want your musings to have any sort of weight behind them.
"I think we’ve underestimated the life on this planet. The people have so much courage. Here they are hurling through space on a molten rock at 67,000 miles an hour and the only thing that keeps them from flying out of their shoes is their misplaced faith in gravity."
Sure, for a long time I believed that punishment as a consequence to criminal behavior was a just way to change behaviors. Now with evidence and many many studies I believe that rehabilitation and various therapies are more effective in reducing recidivism and improving outcomes for society and the criminals themselves.
The scientific view of punishment comes primarily from behaviorism (B.F. Skinner) and deterrence theory (Cesare Beccaria), both of which rely on the idea that humans are causally responsive systems.
Not believing that evolution is the way humans came to exist on earth, is one thing.
Not believing that living creatures are constantly changing and adapting to fit their environment, is an entirely different thing
FauxShizzle | a day ago
I don't know any serious evolutionary scientist who claimed sexual selection stopped, just that it's disambiguated with other forms of natural selection like survival fitness.
morganational | 8 hours ago
Right? I was like, what the heck are they talking about??
BabyLegsOShanahan | a day ago
This is only in West Eurasia. Hopefully other studies are done for other areas. Only focusing on Eurasia is a disservice.
morganational | 8 hours ago
Most scientific studies these days (at least the ones I find on reddit) are a disservice.
costafilh0 | a day ago
More redheads?
You SOB, I'm in!
Mrslinkydragon | a day ago
Maybe because red heads are hot and balding men are not
jbn07 | a day ago
As a balding read head, I‘m confused
funguyshroom | a day ago
But how come head no longer red??
Mrslinkydragon | a day ago
Me too
morganational | 8 hours ago
Speak for yourse... Oh yeah, good point.
Mrslinkydragon | 6 hours ago
Mate, i get compliments on my hair!
(Although im not a hot redhead, rather a brown/blond guy)
Gonokhakus | a day ago
Good news for ginger lovers and Warhammer 40k Primarchs
Business-Ranger4510 | a day ago
Oh no I’m bald … we are going extinct !!! I think not !!!
GammaDeltaTheta | 8 hours ago
Results a bit less dramatic than the headline might suggest. Over the last 7000 years, 'This is expected to have decreased baldness by 1.8% compared with the no-selection expectation.'
morganational | 8 hours ago
Wait, were there people who thought evolution stopped? Besides creationists of course.
Far-Low-4705 | 7 hours ago
More red heads???
Aha, So my hair isn’t completely unattractive then
Siderophores | a day ago
This was posted literally yesterday
Mods please
[OP] horseradishstalker | a day ago
Well, then mods might need to set up an auto remove for any articles that have been posted in a certain time frame. I’m sure that if you complain loudly enough and long enough, they might do it just for you.
And by the way, not all subs are set up so that the word mod triggers a response. An email sent specifically to the mods is the most efficient way to send a report. Public tantrums are just tacky.
NicholaiJomes | a day ago
Mods plz help idk how to scroll past posts
Mysterious-Jam-64 | a day ago
Also pre-supposes we evolved.
A_Stickperson | a day ago
Describing evolution from evidence over a period of time doesn’t presuppose anything
Mysterious-Jam-64 | 11 hours ago
The article works on the assumption human evolution (from big bang to Netflix) happens.
Nothing to suggest that's the case. Evolution is a theory, and one with very little backing.
elementnix | 8 hours ago
https://ncse.ngo/evolution-fact-and-theory
It is the only theory that fits the evidence. A theory in the case of evolution is the same as the theory of gravity. A scientific theory is not just a hypothesis as you use the word theory, but rather "a well-substantiated, comprehensive explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of facts, laws, and tested hypotheses. It is not a guess, but a rigorously tested framework that explains 'why' or 'how' phenomena occur, and it can be used to make accurate predictions."
It behooves you to learn a little bit about nature and science if you want your musings to have any sort of weight behind them.
Mysterious-Jam-64 | 5 hours ago
"I think we’ve underestimated the life on this planet. The people have so much courage. Here they are hurling through space on a molten rock at 67,000 miles an hour and the only thing that keeps them from flying out of their shoes is their misplaced faith in gravity."
elementnix | 5 hours ago
Oh wow, a line from a tv show! So scientific and honest of you!
Mysterious-Jam-64 | 5 hours ago
I don't think I can have an actual conversation with you. I don't imagine you actually carry out science, I think you parrot whatever you're told to.
Is there *anything at all in modern science that you've studied yourself, and changed your mind on?
elementnix | 5 hours ago
Sure, for a long time I believed that punishment as a consequence to criminal behavior was a just way to change behaviors. Now with evidence and many many studies I believe that rehabilitation and various therapies are more effective in reducing recidivism and improving outcomes for society and the criminals themselves.
Mysterious-Jam-64 | 5 hours ago
What theory of modern science encouraged punishment for criminal behaviour?
elementnix | 5 hours ago
The scientific view of punishment comes primarily from behaviorism (B.F. Skinner) and deterrence theory (Cesare Beccaria), both of which rely on the idea that humans are causally responsive systems.
elementnix | a day ago
We have every reason to believe we've evolved and no rational, well-evidenced theories to the contrary.
Mysterious-Jam-64 | 11 hours ago
The burden of proof is on you. Prove I evolved.
I'll wait.
wellhiyabuddy | 12 hours ago
Not believing that evolution is the way humans came to exist on earth, is one thing. Not believing that living creatures are constantly changing and adapting to fit their environment, is an entirely different thing
Mysterious-Jam-64 | 11 hours ago
Agreed. Glad we clarified that. Living organisms adapt to their environment. Fully agree.
One small creature "evolved" into a human, a dog, an anything - rain check.
[OP] horseradishstalker | a day ago
There is always that.
Professional-Thomas | 11 hours ago
Nope.