Ouroboros
Coincidentia oppositorum
It's still an ability in this specific species, carried in the genes. But other than that, yes, I agree.
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Evolution of Exploding Kamizake Ants
- Thread starter Shermana
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It's still an ability in this specific species, carried in the genes. But other than that, yes, I agree.
And also why some members only get this seemingly horrible fate?
Copernicus
Industrial Strength Linguist
Think of the exploding ants as autonomous weapons. They are genetically programmed to serve that purpose in the event of a war with rivals. Since they play no role in reproduction, it doesn't affect the DNA of progeny when they die. Humans are different, because we reproduce on an individual level, unlike those insect colonies.
ha ha. Robots, in short. Thanks.
painted wolf
Grey Muzzle
Because, not all genes are expressed the same way in all individuals.
In ants there is a strong environmental component to how individuals develop and thus how their genes are expressed.
Treat a larva one way and you will get a worker, treat it slightly differently and you get a soldier.
wa:do
Thank you.
painted wolf
Grey Muzzle
Father Heathen
Veteran Member
It helps to defend the rest of the colony, who survive to reproduce.
Father Heathen
Veteran Member
Because they don't all do it, and the ones that do help ensure the survival of those that don't.
Father Heathen
Veteran Member
Because the whole species carries the genetics, even if they don't manifest in each individual specimen.
Father Heathen
Veteran Member
Can someone explain how a creationist develops the power to repeatedly throw themselves against a brick wall?
I have a theory about that.
We are genetically coded to express different mental types. Some types which will emerge:
- Child: Sees phenomena as orchestrated by an authority figure, eg, the FSM.
- Meh: Goes about one's life not seeking explanations for the material world.
- Scientist: Understands the world in terms of what is seen. Stochastic processes eschew the need for an authority figure.
- Engineer: Exploits the scientist to build cool things & make money.
- Rebel: Whatever is common belief, it shall be opposed with novel ideas.
- Ruler: Loves to be in charge.
- _______ <--- Add your own suggestion here.
All types serve a useful function to the tribe. And of course, individuals may comprise more than one type. "Child" will make a good soldier.
"Meh" will make a good shopkeeper, & be no threat to "Ruler". "Scientist" & "Engineer" will provide technology. "Ruler" will slay enemies.
Rebel ensures that new ideas will be in constant supply. They will be adopted when the tribe needs them. As a society, we are stronger
with such diversity than if we had a single type, no matter what combination composed it. So it's possible that this variation is not entirely
the result of random phenotypical variation, but rather variation is built in to our genetic code.
Consequently, I don't see my fundie friends as defective for believing things I see as wrong. They are perfectly normal, but with a different
outlook on how things work. Tis as though they're programmed for a role in which faith is useful, & I'm programmed to be revolting...which
must have some use to someone. We're all doomed to beat our heads against a different brick wall.
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Ouroboros
Coincidentia oppositorum
Here's a new term I learned just yesterday that I haven't heard before, hologenemics.
It's the theory that bacteria and flora also is part of not only shaping an individual's development, but that it changes evolution. The article I read was about all the foreign macrobal things that live in our body, in symbiosis with us, healthy bacteria, yeast, etc, that has influenced and steered the evolution of us humans. The same thing would be true for any animal with a gut or blood support system.
It's the theory that bacteria and flora also is part of not only shaping an individual's development, but that it changes evolution. The article I read was about all the foreign macrobal things that live in our body, in symbiosis with us, healthy bacteria, yeast, etc, that has influenced and steered the evolution of us humans. The same thing would be true for any animal with a gut or blood support system.
Shermana
Heretic
painted wolf
Grey Muzzle
Because those nests where the trait is present are more likely to survive and thrive.
wa:do
Shermana
Heretic
Okay so how does that trait develop? This aspect of the "WHY" is well established.
So far we've seen something about the "glue" being a beneficial adaptation and you theorized that the "stresses" may cause the irritant to go into self-destruct mode.
But the million dollar question is: HOW does that develop in the first place?
Shermana
I will say that the TOE does not deny or propose a person who guIdes the process. I am sure of this.
It is we, the interested parties that (a) use TOE to deny the special Person or (b) feel offended when the special Person of their conception is denied.
IMO, both the above are unnecessary.
(This is my view alone. YMMV).
shawn001
Well-Known Member
Not ants but just FYI
Kamikaze bacteria illustrate evolution of co-operation
Kamikaze bacteria illustrate evolution of co-operation : Nature News
Kamikaze bacteria illustrate evolution of co-operation
Kamikaze bacteria illustrate evolution of co-operation : Nature News