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  1. Helvetios

    *turtle sounds*

    *turtle sounds*
  2. Helvetios

    A rant about cancer

    First, there is no 'we'. Second, this statement is patently untrue. I'm a biology student looking to go into cancer research and after my own diagnosis I started reading a lot of the literature on it. Based on that and what I've learned from talking to cancer researchers and my own medical team...
  3. Helvetios

    A rant about cancer

    No problem, I appreciate that you want to help and that you shared resources with me. At the very least it's a good reminder that I need more fruit in my diet. :) Anecdotal stories can be exciting and intriguing, but if more rigorous study isn't done to find out the exact reasons behind a...
  4. Helvetios

    A rant about cancer

    Thanks for the link, but this isn't a reliable source at all. It isn't even about cancer. And there are more than 100 types of cancer, with varying causes and contributing factors such as viruses, radiation, chemicals, anything that lowers the immune system, etc. They are extremely different in...
  5. Helvetios

    A rant about cancer

    Please keep in mind that this criticism is aimed at religious beliefs resembling the ones I grew up with, and is not meant to cover all religious / spiritual beliefs we see here on RF.
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    A rant about cancer

    I was raised a young-earth creationist, anti-lgbt evangelical Christian. I am now an atheist who finds beauty in primarily Germanic and Slavic paganism. My lack of belief was never a source of personal conflict after diagnosis; I accepted it without worrying about purpose and guilt and what I...
  7. Helvetios

    A rant about cancer

    Thanks, I may take you up on that. It's a difficult topic to introduce. Re: Carter, I heard the news. His melanoma was worse than mine (I'm stage 3 so it's in my lymph fluid now, he was stage 4 with brain and liver tumours which is pretty bad), and he was treated with one of the newer drugs...
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    A rant about cancer

    I'm trying to move on with my life after cancer. I have a biopsy tomorrow morning because I think it's returned. Expecting it to come back as cancerous, but not yet sure of what's next after that. It just won't leave me alone. That's my main complaint about this whole mess. I was diagnosed with...
  9. Helvetios

    Science is important... and even holy.

    I don't think that's accurate to say and I'd like you to expand on that - perhaps provide some examples - but I also agree with the original post.
  10. Helvetios

    Science nerd humor ^..^

    How about some genomics humour?
  11. Helvetios

    Does Identifying Yourself with a Religion Help you Spiritually?

    As an atheist who has experienced some of the pitfalls of being strongly religious, yet is still attracted to what her ancestors believed, this time around I'm trying to go about my spiritual life with a little more caution. I also love science and don't want to compromise my freedom to question...
  12. Helvetios

    To What Extent, If Any, Are Humans Evolved for Monogamy?

    This is going to be a long one, sorry. The relationship between lifestyle/environment and evolution can be difficult to wrap your head around. I include two things to keep in mind when thinking about that relationship, and after the break I address the examples you include in your reply. I'm...
  13. Helvetios

    To What Extent, If Any, Are Humans Evolved for Monogamy?

    I'll rephrase from my other posts: Lifestyle is not evolution. Genetic mutations are evolution. Lifestyle is an individual choice that may or may not have effects on offspring if they are directly affected by it, but it is not heritable in the same way, and have nowhere near the amount of...
  14. Helvetios

    To What Extent, If Any, Are Humans Evolved for Monogamy?

    My mention of domesticated animals was in response to you asking if humans could guide evolution. These animals are examples of artificial selection (as opposed to natural selection which occurs in nature) because the humans who domesticated them were selecting for (keeping and favouring...
  15. Helvetios

    To What Extent, If Any, Are Humans Evolved for Monogamy?

    I'm not agreeing, just clarifying what evolution is and isn't. Note that all of these qualities influence the environment of the developing fetus, which is hugely important for overall health. As for factors in mental health like gut bacteria, that's partly influenced by diet and location...
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    To What Extent, If Any, Are Humans Evolved for Monogamy?

    I'm saying a few things. For one, you could have picked better examples. There are many things that could influence offspring besides the parents' DNA, such as the mother's health (physical and mental) during pregnancy, whether or not she consumes drugs and alcohol at the time, etc. Guided...
  17. Helvetios

    To What Extent, If Any, Are Humans Evolved for Monogamy?

    The fitness thing is an example of Lamarckian inheritance, or the idea that traits acquired during an organism's lifetime can be passed down to its offspring. This is a misconception and was replaced by the much more accurate theory of evolution championed by Darwin and others. Your next...
  18. Helvetios

    How do you receive flirting?

    If I'm attracted to them, then I'm more likely to pursue them than the other way around. If I can feel a good connection going and they make me feel comfortable, then physical things like looking me in the eyes and touching me are encouraged. I respond well to a good sense of humour, high...
  19. Helvetios

    happy bday MysticSang'ha

    Happy birthday sweetie! xoxoxo
  20. Helvetios

    Myers-Briggs results.

    Anytime ;)
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