DANMARTIN Posted May 16, 2003 Report Posted May 16, 2003 hi, I really am glad to find this place. So if we keep running over squirrels, leaving only the ones that don't cross the road (well mostly) does that work sort of like evolution on a small scale? Quote
Noah Posted May 16, 2003 Report Posted May 16, 2003 Let me be to first to welcome you to the Hypography Sci-Tech forums! We're glad to have you with us Now to your question. I don't think that example would result in any "darwinistic" evolution, because the squirrels are going to have to cross the road to find new sources of food and shelter, therefore crossing roads is just a "required risk". Now there might be a possiblity that they will learn to avoid running in front of vehicles, but that wouldn't really be evolution, just learning. Noah Quote
Tormod Posted May 17, 2003 Report Posted May 17, 2003 Now, if the learn to _not_ cross the road when there are cars in sight, that would be evolution. Tormod Quote
DANMARTIN Posted May 19, 2003 Author Report Posted May 19, 2003 hey thanks. yeah i guess that is the point i was trying to make, are we causing a breed of car intellient squirrels to be born, and those that don't follow that pattern, (crossing when a car is too close) that would be the natural selection process, since only those squirrels that don't cross in front of cars live and spread there genes. Does that mean that those squirrels are smarter or just have a better sence of timing and spatial relational judgement. Anyhow just curious, thanks again. Quote
Oracle Posted May 19, 2003 Report Posted May 19, 2003 No one welcomed me.... :-| an outsider as always ...... Quote
Oracle Posted May 19, 2003 Report Posted May 19, 2003 As for the evolution question it'd be also an evolution when they learn not to cross on red light :-P Tormod, can I change my name to Oracle .....or do I need a new account ? This nickname could be my problem...with "people" ;-) Quote
Tormod Posted May 20, 2003 Report Posted May 20, 2003 I'll take care ot if, pope_atheist. Tormod Quote
Oracle Posted May 20, 2003 Report Posted May 20, 2003 thanks,Tormod :-) I guess I got ahead a bit there I regged a new one but I will use Oracle for now on :-) Quote
Scientist03 Posted May 31, 2003 Report Posted May 31, 2003 hello everyone! I too, am new and I thought I might as well say hello in this forum. I look forward to visiting here! Quote
Oracle Posted May 31, 2003 Report Posted May 31, 2003 I was new too not long ago, and I guess I might be the only one online so far. Not one of the important people in here, but they will welcome you as well. I'm glad you found this place , I'm sure you'll enjoy it,everyone is great it's like scientific online community.:-) Have a great time. Quote
Noah Posted May 31, 2003 Report Posted May 31, 2003 WELCOME to the Hypography forums Scientist03! We are very glad to have you here. We are a small, but growing community. Activity has really picked up recently with new members. Please do visit often! Noah /Edit - nevermind Quote
Tormod Posted May 31, 2003 Report Posted May 31, 2003 Welcome, Scientist03! Actually there are some 20-30 people visiting quite often, while hundreds read the postings. Our membership is up to more than 150. It's not enough people for there always to be someone "online", but response is usually quick. All the best,Tormod Quote
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