I agree with you , Steve, that researchers are ignoring a large piece of reality when they imply that the differences between animals and humans are not qualitative but quantitative. Like you, I’ll start to take those assertions more seriously when animals start saying the same things about . . . . Continue Reading »
Ryan posted a link to an interesting article on the intelligence of pigeons and baboons. It seems that recent studies have shown these creatures to be smarter than was realized. This leads some researchers, such as University of Iowa professor Ed Wasserman, to conclude that there is no fundamental . . . . Continue Reading »
ROFTERS in the Philadelphia area may be interested in attending Villanova Law School’s third annual Scarpa Conference on Law, Politics and Culture this Thursday, February 19, 2009, at the Connelly Center on Villanova’s main campus. The theme of the conference is “Liberty of . . . . Continue Reading »
We know the machines are attacking , but what about the birds ? . . . . Continue Reading »
“Abba Poemen said to Abba Isaac, ‘Let go of a small part of your righteousness and in a few days you will be at peace.’” — Becoming Fire: Through the Year With the Desert Fathers and Mothers . . . . Continue Reading »
At the meeting , let’s hope Benedict can clear up a few things for her. . . . . Continue Reading »
Dennis Turner was treated for Parkinson’s disease with his own neural stem cells, taken from his brain, nearly ten years ago. He went into a significant remission that lasted for about four or five years before symptoms returned, that as I wrote in Consumer’s Guide to a Brave New World, . . . . Continue Reading »
Pro lifers in the UK are seeking transparency—that’s the big new buzz word, isn’t it?— about eugenic abortion in the UK, and apparently the government is trying to squelch the news. From the story: They have accused officials of using restrictions that are more heavy-handed . . . . Continue Reading »
I will be debating cloning, stem cells, and lecturing on assisted suicide for the next ten days. I have no doubt the term “human exceptionalism” will come up. In the meantime, I will check in here, too, with posts and reacting to what SHSers have to say. So please stay tuned and keep . . . . Continue Reading »
Well, you can’t say you weren’t warned: A scientific study has found that too much exposure to SHS is bad for the brain. From the story: The research, published today in the British Medical Journal, highlighted a 44% increase in risk of cognitive impairment when exposed to high levels of . . . . Continue Reading »
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