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Human Evolution

Evolution is one of the most tested theories present in the scientific community today. The fact is that it appears to be hardening into substance - more fact that theory.

Modern evolutionary theory discusses two principle pathways of evolution - punctuated vs. gradualism.

So who are we, the humans?

Our rate evolution is beyond understanding in comparison to pretty much all other species.
Or is it?
I believe that yes it is and that there lies something bizarre hidden in the facts of our evolution.
I short summary of what we have accomplished as since homo sapiens in 50,000 years -

traveled the globe.
settled across the globe.
brutally slaughtered all our relatives or absorbed all other directly related species into our gene pool (theories differ).
developed a diverse network of cultures.
built skyscrapers.
built spaceships.

Now, i hate to sound pretentious but are we not one fantastically competent species? Give yourselves a pat on the back! No, don't. really.

Anyway, the question is how have we achieved this feat of evolution? Other animals require millions of years before they are able to fly.

I would like to hear some opinion.

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    edward long 100+

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    Aug 18 2012: Mr. Helenius,
    The closing sentence in your post says you are looking for opinion as opposed to answers. I assume, from that, that the question about how "we acheived this feat" is rhetorical. For the record, when you say "Evolution" do you mean Darwinian Evolution, Neo-Evolution, or some other theory? Also, what exactly is the "something bizarre hidden in the facts of our evolution."? Thank you!
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      Sebastian Helenius

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      Aug 18 2012: Dear Edward,

      For the record, I refer to the Evolution described by Charles Darwin. Neo - Evolution is only a spin - off of Darwinism, though it covers more depth.

      Something bizarre... it's a question that leaves the topic open to discussion.

      Finally, do you mean to tell me that you have the definite answer to evolutionary theory? Or do you also only have an opinion?
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        edward long 100+

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        Aug 18 2012: Thank you Sebastian for the two answers. My third inquiry regarding the purpose of your question about how we acheived this feat remains unanswered. Is it rhetoric, or are you inviting expressed opinions?
        Finally, I am a member of the least likely group to have a definite (factual) explanation of Darwinian Evolution. I have only opinions. --Edward
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          Sebastian Helenius

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          Aug 19 2012: Indeed this is a discussion and therefore opinions are relevant!

          We are, after all, not attendees of a classroom listening to the classrooms leader feed us 'factual' information.

          Thank you for your kindness!

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