Social Science - 8 July 2006

Organic evolution by means of natural selection has been at play for over a billion years. "Moral" behavior and altruism is a much more recent phenomena, dating back perhaps to the Neandertal. Even then, natural selection predominated (as evidenced by the excintion of the Neandertal). Thus, why today do we feel compelled to protect people from themselves when they attempt to cull themselves from our gene pool? Is this stance truly ethical, as from a biological stand point it is not likely to lead to a betterment of our species? Which principle should take precedence, natural selection or moral values, when dealing with individuals who are engaged in suicidal or simply stupid behaviors?

2006-07-08 06:35:50 · 18 answers · asked by Wayne D 3 in Other - Social Science

I had a dream that it was the last week of school, there was this thing were 2 classmates had to play this game. Who ever lost could never see there friends agian.

does anyone knows what this means?

2006-07-08 06:35:17 · 5 answers · asked by kelsey b 1 in Psychology

2006-07-08 06:31:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Social Science

2006-07-08 06:27:15 · 2 answers · asked by charles l 1 in Economics

how electrical power runs within house.
just easy concept

2006-07-08 06:16:48 · 4 answers · asked by khai 1 in Other - Social Science

2006-07-08 06:16:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

2006-07-08 06:12:54 · 5 answers · asked by ana 1 in Other - Social Science

2006-07-08 06:10:57 · 20 answers · asked by D M 1 in Anthropology

I work in a hospital and the other day a plane came in with a lady on it from South Africa. She could not have been any more on time. She got off the plane and was brought to the hospital and delivered a baby within 30 minutes.

2006-07-08 06:02:50 · 10 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Other - Social Science

2006-07-08 05:56:44 · 20 answers · asked by Jerry london born and raised 1 in Sociology

Yes, I did click the appropriate international button.

2006-07-08 05:56:36 · 24 answers · asked by grapeshenry 4 in Psychology

2006-07-08 05:55:12 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

whose been ignoring all of the messages a sent her. we used to talk to each other and stuff, but now she's ignoring my messages. what should i do?

2006-07-08 05:54:08 · 11 answers · asked by Pal G 2 in Gender Studies

The question is why did Stephen Hawking put this question to the public? Was it simply for personal amusement? Was it to make some kind of point? If so what was the point? Was it simply because he has not been able to find the answer with him himself? What exactly does the question mean, i.e. is there something deeper to his question than we first see? It may appear at first a pessimistic question but is he in fact trying to attest the contrary, i.e that there is plenty in this world to be optimistic about, based on the fact that he knows he will have tens of thousands of answers essentially concluding there is tens of thousands of ways the human race will continue to flourish into the next century? This question is simply to answer why Stephen Hawking asked such a question to the world?

2006-07-08 05:52:11 · 11 answers · asked by aussie_east_ender 2 in Other - Social Science

2006-07-08 05:48:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

2006-07-08 05:47:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2006-07-08 05:36:27 · 15 answers · asked by ruffriders12 1 in Gender Studies

2006-07-08 05:33:57 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Social Science

I am preferrably looking for books that are still inprint.

2006-07-08 05:18:50 · 5 answers · asked by Gardenfoot 4 in Gender Studies

I am looking for some pro-choice movies, TV dramas or documentires that are not only entertaining, but also educational.

2006-07-08 05:17:15 · 4 answers · asked by Gardenfoot 4 in Gender Studies

Is forgiveness wise if someone tried to hurt you?

2006-07-08 05:16:50 · 17 answers · asked by Guishe 1 in Other - Social Science

Are there no female penguins? what is a female penguin called?

2006-07-08 05:15:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Do you think psychopaths are born the way they are, in which case their is no 'cure'?

Do you think it is to do with their upbringing, not enough love and attention or TOO much?

Do you think there is a 'cure'?

The psychopaths I am talking about are serial killers/murderers - ones who show no remorse for their wrong-doings, show no emotion, etc. Just interested in other people's views, thanks!

2006-07-08 05:15:02 · 14 answers · asked by hippyJu 4 in Sociology

2006-07-08 05:13:01 · 20 answers · asked by Scotty 2 in Gender Studies

2006-07-08 05:08:17 · 10 answers · asked by dude 4 in Gender Studies

2006-07-08 05:00:33 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2006-07-08 05:00:27 · 16 answers · asked by nappynap70 3 in Sociology

Think of this as a poll! Please answer true or false and explain your answer if you wish.

2006-07-08 04:56:49 · 24 answers · asked by trevorinstitute 1 in Other - Social Science

2006-07-08 04:41:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Social Science

2006-07-08 04:37:31 · 19 answers · asked by drewk 1 in Sociology