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In reply to the discussion: Are we humans an evolutionary mistake? [View all]longship
(40,416 posts)17. J B S Haldane, when asked about the major characteristic of the creator, said:
He has "an inordinate fondness for beetles."
And of course Stephen J Gould always claimed that the major life form on Earth was bacteria, which is undoubtedly true as well.
But beetles will do. There are an awful lot of them and Haldane's statement certainly puts things in proper perspective.
Link: J. B. S. Haldane, one of the most quotable scientists ever.
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My thoughts too! IMO the main destructive aspect of humans is competition rather than cooperation.
RKP5637
Feb 2016
#54
"America is fortunate to have citizens of his stature who are willing to lead us." When I
RKP5637
Feb 2016
#60
imo human species is an evolutionary mistake that will go the way of all parasites that get out of
Vincardog
Feb 2016
#6
J B S Haldane, when asked about the major characteristic of the creator, said:
longship
Feb 2016
#17
All of the things you listed as positives are only good in our imaginations
The2ndWheel
Feb 2016
#43