I thought I would start offering video clips from a wonderfully educational program (which can be found in its entirety here) that consists of some twenty hours of discussion on religious belief and science. The clip I am posting today is of one of my favorite scientists (yes, I have favorite scientists, go ahead, tape the "kick me note" to my back) Neil DeGrasse Tyson looking at the idea of intelligent design from another perspective. I will continue posting clips from this program (probably one or two a week) between my other posts. If, however, you are like me and find this stuff endlessly fascinating and can not wait for me to post more segments, you can follow the link provided and watch the entire program in easily digestable one and a half to two hour segments.
Anyway, here goes. A little on 'intelligent' design from Dr. Tyson. Enjoy.
Oh, golly - - that's some good stuff! If the "Stupid Design" presentation didn't offend all the religious folk in the crowd, here's betting he ticked 'em off with "...aborted feces..." when referring to fetuses.
Now, is that just one perspective? Is it only as valid as intelligent design?
I like the idea of three holes in the body - one for eating, one for drinking, and another for talking. That way one could do all three things at once.
Not a great design of locating the entertainment center near the sewage system - very poor engineering. No engineer would place the kitchen so close to the toilet.
Yeah, an unfortunate slip of the tongue there. I'll stay completely away from that.
As for your trying to turn perspectivism around on me (you sword wielding smarty pants (Dr. Phil groupie)) and thereby credit obviously unsupportable ideas as equally truthful, due to the fact that we have access to other perspectives, individual perspectives are by no means the sole foundation of truth. Well, my response in the comments section of the previous post explains what I mean. So there!
by The Vessel (PM , CC ) on Friday April 6, 2007 @ 4:15 PM
Vessel,
Well, the entertainment center might be in the middle of the sewer system, but it's still entertaining. I absolutely hate it when someone talks with their mouth full of food.
by The Vessel (PM , CC ) on Friday April 6, 2007 @ 4:38 PM
I lack the sophistication and philosophical education to effectively combat the "So there!" defense, so I'll have to fall back on the "I'm rubber and you're glue...." school of thought.
In that case I shall counter with "I know you are, but what am I". Take my advice here, don't fuck with the White Upper-Middle Class Suburbia Primary School Recess Debate Champion 1973-1977. It was an oddly named school, but most of all, it was a tough school. We averaged just over thirteen tantrums a week (yes, I said per week) and had several kids who had been raised in homes without maids (excuse me, I'm starting to tear up).
Anyway, I was one of the lucky ones. (Our maid was from Guatemala). I had been born with a gift; a talent with vocabulary and an ability to find the weak spots in the spoiled seven year old psyche that would make an ADHD biter with a thyroid disorder wee-wee in his Granimals. Oh, the power.
Hmmm.... Those were the days... those were the days.
by The Vessel (PM , CC ) on Wednesday April 11, 2007 @ 10:08 AM
Yeah, well, I graduated from the Inbred White-Trash Rural Academy of Future Manure-Muckers of America and we can talk some serious shit! To wit: "Nah nah nah nah naaaaaaaaah!"
In actuality, I would bow to your scathing retort-ability, as I'm fairly certain that you've made some bloggers wee in their computer chairs........
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Now, is that just one perspective? Is it only as valid as intelligent design?
Not a great design of locating the entertainment center near the sewage system - very poor engineering. No engineer would place the kitchen so close to the toilet.
Yeah, an unfortunate slip of the tongue there.
As for your trying to turn perspectivism around on me (you sword wielding smarty pants (Dr. Phil groupie)) and thereby credit obviously unsupportable ideas as equally truthful, due to the fact that we have access to other perspectives, individual perspectives are by no means the sole foundation of truth. Well, my response in the comments section of the previous post explains what I mean.
Yes. It is an interesting perspective on design, isn't it?
Well, the entertainment center might be in the middle of the sewer system, but it's still entertaining. I absolutely hate it when someone talks with their mouth full of food.
Sherry
Yeah, but just think how much more fun the entertainment center would be if it was located somewhere that smelled of hibiscus flowers.
In that case I shall counter with "I know you are, but what am I". Take my advice here, don't fuck with the White Upper-Middle Class Suburbia Primary School Recess Debate Champion 1973-1977. It was an oddly named school, but most of all, it was a tough school. We averaged just over thirteen tantrums a week (yes, I said per week) and had several kids who had been raised in homes without maids (excuse me, I'm starting to tear up).
Anyway, I was one of the lucky ones. (Our maid was from Guatemala). I had been born with a gift; a talent with vocabulary and an ability to find the weak spots in the spoiled seven year old psyche that would make an ADHD biter with a thyroid disorder wee-wee in his Granimals. Oh, the power.
Hmmm.... Those were the days... those were the days.
In actuality, I would bow to your scathing retort-ability, as I'm fairly certain that you've made some bloggers wee in their computer chairs........