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''Not to be confused with "[[Evilution]]".'' | ''Not to be confused with "[[Evilution]]".'' | ||
[[MrIntelligentDesign|MrIntelligentDesign's]] comments have been mirrored to [http://great-debate-community.wikia.com/wiki/MrIntelligentDesign#MrID_on_Evolution his own page], due to its lack of scientific accuracy and coherency. Because this page is not intended to be a debate forum, his comments are removed again, but they are still on his own page, where people can still see it (so it isn't censorship). Sorry Edgar, do this on your own page or somewhere else. It doesn't belong here. | [[MrIntelligentDesign|MrIntelligentDesign's]] comments have been mirrored to [http://great-debate-community.wikia.com/wiki/MrIntelligentDesign#MrID_on_Evolution his own page], due to its lack of scientific accuracy and coherency. (After MrID wrote the same thing for the second time after removal) Because this page is not intended to be a debate forum, his comments are removed again, but they are still on his own page, where people can still see it (so it isn't censorship). Sorry Edgar, do this on your own page or somewhere else. It doesn't belong here. (After MrID wrote the same thing again for the third time after removal) Dear Edgar, People can clearly see here above that you wrote something on this page. They can click on the link and see what you wrote, so you don't have to put your shit back on this page again and again. | ||
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The theory of evolution (ToE) is the scientific model that explains how and why biological evolution occurs, as well as explaining the unity and diversity of life (not its origins) by concluding that every known species extant or extinct, is the result of evolution through common descent (and a few other processes such as "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizontal_gene_transfer horizontal gene transfer]" and "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbiogenesis endosymbiosis].") As a result of the overwhelming evidence in favor of the theory, it represents the [https://ncse.com/news/2009/07/views-evolution-among-public-scientists-004904 consensus of the scientists] in the field of biology and science in general, thereby making it one of the strongest and well-supported theories in science. The theory of evolution is the very backbone of modern biology and understanding evolution has become a fundamental aspect in that particular field of science. | The theory of evolution (ToE) is the scientific model that explains how and why biological evolution occurs, as well as explaining the unity and diversity of life (not its origins) by concluding that every known species extant or extinct, is the result of evolution through common descent (and a few other processes such as "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizontal_gene_transfer horizontal gene transfer]" and "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbiogenesis endosymbiosis].") As a result of the overwhelming evidence in favor of the theory, it represents the [https://ncse.com/news/2009/07/views-evolution-among-public-scientists-004904 consensus of the scientists] in the field of biology and science in general, thereby making it one of the strongest and well-supported theories in science. The theory of evolution is the very backbone of modern biology and understanding evolution has become a fundamental aspect in that particular field of science. | ||
Understanding evolution (especially how it works) isn't easy. In order to adequately understand evolution, you need to have a basic understanding of many different things, including cellular biology, genetics, anatomy, geology, palaeontology, taxonomy, and more. <span>It is a very complex subject and passing biology classes in college requires following many lessons on evolution, </span>[http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2014/01/creationism_in_public_schools_mapped_where_tax_money_supports_alternatives.html depending on what schools you are talking about.] Many notable scientists throughout history have devoted their entire careers to this very subject, and many still do. Despite this, there are quite a few people who dismiss the entire scientific paradigm by asserting that evolution is ''"just a theory, not a fact"'' (among other asinine statements), [https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/head-in-the-cloud/201701/the-dunning-kruger-president as if they know better than every expert anywhere ever]. The bulk of this category consists mainly of [http://great-debate-community.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Clown_Car_Posse scientifically illiterate morons]. | Understanding evolution (especially how it works) isn't easy. In order to adequately understand evolution, you need to have a basic understanding of many different things, including cellular biology, genetics, anatomy, geology, palaeontology, taxonomy, and more. <span>It is a very complex subject and passing biology classes in college requires following many lessons on evolution, </span>[http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2014/01/creationism_in_public_schools_mapped_where_tax_money_supports_alternatives.html depending on what schools you are talking about.] Many notable scientists throughout history have devoted their entire careers to this very subject, and many still do. Despite this, there are quite a few people who dismiss the entire scientific paradigm by asserting that evolution is ''"just a theory, not a fact"'' (among other asinine statements), [https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/head-in-the-cloud/201701/the-dunning-kruger-president as if they know better than every expert anywhere ever]. The bulk of this category consists mainly of [http://great-debate-community.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Clown_Car_Posse scientifically illiterate morons]. [[Category:GDC Lexicon]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:27, 7 July 2017
Not to be confused with "Evilution".
MrIntelligentDesign's comments have been mirrored to his own page, due to its lack of scientific accuracy and coherency. (After MrID wrote the same thing for the second time after removal) Because this page is not intended to be a debate forum, his comments are removed again, but they are still on his own page, where people can still see it (so it isn't censorship). Sorry Edgar, do this on your own page or somewhere else. It doesn't belong here. (After MrID wrote the same thing again for the third time after removal) Dear Edgar, People can clearly see here above that you wrote something on this page. They can click on the link and see what you wrote, so you don't have to put your shit back on this page again and again.
Description
While the term is used in various ways, in this context "evolution" refers to change of inherited traits among reproductive populations over generations, which is summarily defined as "descent with [inherent genetic] modification" as coined by Charles Darwin. It is a natural phenomenon that encompasses the diversity of all life. One of the driving mechanisms behind this process is "natural selection".
The theory of evolution (ToE) is the scientific model that explains how and why biological evolution occurs, as well as explaining the unity and diversity of life (not its origins) by concluding that every known species extant or extinct, is the result of evolution through common descent (and a few other processes such as "horizontal gene transfer" and "endosymbiosis.") As a result of the overwhelming evidence in favor of the theory, it represents the consensus of the scientists in the field of biology and science in general, thereby making it one of the strongest and well-supported theories in science. The theory of evolution is the very backbone of modern biology and understanding evolution has become a fundamental aspect in that particular field of science.
Understanding evolution (especially how it works) isn't easy. In order to adequately understand evolution, you need to have a basic understanding of many different things, including cellular biology, genetics, anatomy, geology, palaeontology, taxonomy, and more. It is a very complex subject and passing biology classes in college requires following many lessons on evolution, depending on what schools you are talking about. Many notable scientists throughout history have devoted their entire careers to this very subject, and many still do. Despite this, there are quite a few people who dismiss the entire scientific paradigm by asserting that evolution is "just a theory, not a fact" (among other asinine statements), as if they know better than every expert anywhere ever. The bulk of this category consists mainly of scientifically illiterate morons.
