Found this on Pharyngula. In case you're unfamiliar, one of the common arguments against evolution is that so-called "micro evolution" exists (tiny changes between generations), but that there's no such thing as "macro evolution" (massive changes that lead to new species). Those who have any remote understanding of evolution, and aren't blinded by ideology, can clearly see that millions of tiny changes lead to something one could consider a massive change if you ignore all the steps in between. For those who have no imagination, though, this video fills in those blanks visually by taking five skulls from throughout the history of our evolution and computer generates the countless generations that came between. Powerful, compelling stuff. Sadly, the true believers will surely ignore it or make up whatever contradictions they can think of to further convince themselves that their ancient book knows better than reality and evidence.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
I’ve got your Macro Evolution right here…
Found this on Pharyngula. In case you're unfamiliar, one of the common arguments against evolution is that so-called "micro evolution" exists (tiny changes between generations), but that there's no such thing as "macro evolution" (massive changes that lead to new species). Those who have any remote understanding of evolution, and aren't blinded by ideology, can clearly see that millions of tiny changes lead to something one could consider a massive change if you ignore all the steps in between. For those who have no imagination, though, this video fills in those blanks visually by taking five skulls from throughout the history of our evolution and computer generates the countless generations that came between. Powerful, compelling stuff. Sadly, the true believers will surely ignore it or make up whatever contradictions they can think of to further convince themselves that their ancient book knows better than reality and evidence.
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