Category Archives: Evolution

Trying to Achieve Immortality Through Genes and Memes

Posted on November 17, 2009 by shaunmiller

How does one gain immortality?  There seems to be two ways: genes and Memes. In terms of genes, Richard Dawkins brings up some really interesting ideas about how genes work in his book The Selfish Gene. At some point in … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Evolution, Immortality, Memes, Paper Topic | 4 Comments

Evolution and Emotions

Posted on October 19, 2009 by shaunmiller

The prospect of evolution is that a new trait will be more adaptable for the species.  For example, imagination helps you survive because imagination helps you think of certain possibilities.  If you don’t have an imagination, then you have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotions, Evolution | 7 Comments

Evolution in Action

Posted on September 21, 2009 by shaunmiller

I know I haven’t been blogging lately, but since school has started, I’ve been extremely busy. I’m hoping to post on Mondays to get our intellectual juices flowing. At any rate, check out this image. Awesome stuff.  First of all, … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Evolution, News, Science | 2 Comments