Category Archives: evolution

Richard Dawkins – man of literacy (you only need the special key)

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Sylvia McLain

I try to ignore Richard Dawkins, I really do. I think his stance on religion vs. science is a misinterpretation of how science works – apples and oranges and all that. This week on Twitter, the man had some sort … Continue reading →

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On being wrong – or not completely right

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Sylvia McLain

Stephen J Gould is one of my heroes, one of my favourite scientists. One of his best books, in my opinion, is The Mismeasure of Man – which was written in part to challenge the use of IQ tests, phrenology … Continue reading →

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On beauty, sex and evolution

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Sylvia McLain

Apparently we (and some other animals) think people are more ‘beautiful’ if they are more symmetric (and here). Presumably, this is why Les Damoiselles d’Avignon caused such a stir when it arrived on the Paris scene at the turn of … Continue reading →

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