I'm currently trying to do some research work on the social impact of the Theory of Evolution, regarding scientific or technological breakthroughs that are a result of the Theory being published.
For example, I know for a fact that animal testing is done, because the Theory of Evolution states we all have a common ancestor and that the organs evolved fairly early on, so that there are still plenty of similarities between the species. If animal testing did not exist, drugs tests wouldn't really be done. (After all, the drugs would have to be tested directly on humans, and since the test subjects haven't been reassured of its relative safety, they wouldn't participate). Either that or it would be done on vagrabonds.
I'm particularly looking for any examples that would have changed the way our society developed.
Any links to sites that could help me gain an insight would be very welcome.
Creationist and ID answers are not welcome, as they never tell me anything I do not know already.
2006-11-02
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