(September 12, 2014 at 5:23 am)sswhateverlove Wrote:(September 12, 2014 at 5:14 am)LostLocke Wrote: Oy vey...
They are not variables.
And you're confident of this why?
With what has been observed in quantum physics and epigentics regarding the potential of things in the environment to influence results, it seems like it would be negligent to rule out "dark matter" and "The Force" as possible variables.
No one says they aren't, but since their effects have yet to be observed, we just have no reason to even postulate them as variables. We have to work things out a little bit more.
And again, I don't really see how epigenetics would "prove wrong" the ToE. Speciation due to genetic mutations has been widely observed, and epigenetics can only influence a phenotype to a certain degree. Also, you have to take into account that the offspring of a species will most likely live in the same environment as the generations before, so there might not be that much of a difference in gene expression.
Even if it were to live in a completely different environment, it's not like if you put a dog embryo in particular conditions you will have a cat. You will have a horribly deformed dog, or no dog at all.
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Fact: Every time you eat a bite of cake, someone gets horsewhipped.
Facter: Every time two people kiss, an orphanage collapses.
Factest: Every time a baby is born, an innocent animal is severely mocked for its physical appearance. Don't be a pleasure hog. Your every smile is a dagger. Happiness is murder.
Vote "yes" on Proposition 1321. Think of some kids. Some kids."