you said he doesn't know which selection mechanisms do not matter. i asked you for an example of a selection mechanism that doesn't matter. you said 'the need for it to be physical'. how is 'the need for it to be physical' a selection mechanism? i can see how 'natural selection' or 'genetic drift' can be seen as selection mechanisms, but how does 'the need for it to be physical' play a part in selection?
also, 'the similarity in how selection determines what predominates' is not a selection mechanism in itself.
and if you were to muster the courage to delve further into his work you would find that he is very well versed in evolution. until you know more about him, do not decide for yourself what he knows and what he doesn't. a glance at wikipedia does not bring all the answers.
and i think 'Why would I be interested in his non-meme stuff when I'm not even very impressed with what he wrote on memes' sums up your attitude entirely: if a man isn't agreeable on everything, then he is not agreeable at all.
also, 'the similarity in how selection determines what predominates' is not a selection mechanism in itself.
and if you were to muster the courage to delve further into his work you would find that he is very well versed in evolution. until you know more about him, do not decide for yourself what he knows and what he doesn't. a glance at wikipedia does not bring all the answers.
and i think 'Why would I be interested in his non-meme stuff when I'm not even very impressed with what he wrote on memes' sums up your attitude entirely: if a man isn't agreeable on everything, then he is not agreeable at all.
