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Will read it, thanks. After Gnosis and Schopenhauer nothing can be that much suifuel.
You obviously have read only the title and the criticsThis book is hardly an empirical inquiry into evolutionary biology, instead it draws upon loose correlations between both genetics and the social-sciences too sell itself as being relevant. Beetlejuice IQ.
My genes already murdered me. What do you suggest, should I just stand in front of an open microwave or something to get back at them?In this moment I am euphoric... Just kidding.
Jokes and memes aside, Dawkins is actually a heavyweight vulgarizer of Evolution. His biological books are very solid.
I consider "The Selfish Gene" to be the most important book written in the modern era. It is in fact far more important than Darwin's own works... Why?
Because Dawkins successfully demonstrated that the basic unit of Evolution is the gene, not the individual or the species. The implications of this are enormous. It completely demolishes any narrative of "the meaning of life is to have children", "it is rational and healthy to make children", "natural selection is good for the species", or "genetic superiority". Natural selection does not serve any purpose in particular, and reproduction is actually an absurd process determined by the obstination of each individual gene you possess (even the most shitty) to remain immortal. Dawkins himself admits in the prologue that his book can cause nervous breakdowns in people due to the horror it exposes. We are basically "survival machines" for genes. Just like the shell of a snail. Genes are master puppeteers. They don't give a flying fuck about us, and you shouldn't give a flying fuck about them. They will murder you if they think it's in their best interests.
The power of this book is that it goes a lot farther than mere opinion. Dawkins provides many vivid examples of his theory in action.
I suspect most of those who criticize Dawkins have only read the titles of his books. Their content is surprisingly solid and persuasive.
Because your mind substrate depends on the rest of your body for energy and physical protection, not really a good idea.My genes already murdered me. What do you suggest, should I just stand in front of an open microwave or something to get back at them?
I like reading all kinds of literature written by all kinds of people. Broadens your mind. You don't have to agree with everything you read.>reading literature written by radical antitheists
In this moment I am euphoric... Just kidding.
Jokes and memes aside, Dawkins is actually a heavyweight vulgarizer of Evolution. His biological books are very solid.
I consider "The Selfish Gene" to be the most important book written in the modern era. It is in fact far more important than Darwin's own works... Why?
Because Dawkins successfully demonstrated that the basic unit of Evolution is the gene, not the individual or the species. The implications of this are enormous. It completely demolishes any narrative of "the meaning of life is to have children", "it is rational and healthy to make children", "natural selection is good for the species", or "genetic superiority". Natural selection does not serve any purpose in particular, and reproduction is actually an absurd process determined by the obstination of each individual gene you possess (even the most shitty) to remain immortal. Dawkins himself admits in the prologue that his book can cause nervous breakdowns in people due to the horror it exposes. We are basically "survival machines" for genes. Just like the shell of a snail. Genes are master puppeteers. They don't give a flying fuck about us, and you shouldn't give a flying fuck about them. They will murder you if they think it's in their best interests.
The power of this book is that it goes a lot farther than mere opinion. Dawkins provides many vivid examples of his theory in action.
I suspect most of those who criticize Dawkins have only read the titles of his books. Their content is surprisingly solid and persuasive.
not all biologists agree with richard dawkings. the selfish gene theory is not accepted widely in biology
With that kind of attitude, you won't go far in life. The smartest men read everything, because even in the worst book there is usually a fact you didn't know. Both Hitler and Trotsky can teach you things.I will never read a single book written by a gaytheist. Mark my words
I wont go far in life because of my face. Gaytheism and some nerdy books wont change thatWith that kind of attitude, you won't go far in life. The smartest men read everything, because even in the worst book there is usually a fact you didn't know. Both Hitler and Trotsky can teach you things.
Just googled it, which version do you recommend or are they all the same?In this moment I am euphoric... Just kidding.
Jokes and memes aside, Dawkins is actually a heavyweight vulgarizer of Evolution. His biological books are very solid.
I consider "The Selfish Gene" to be the most important book written in the modern era. It is in fact far more important than Darwin's own works... Why?
Because Dawkins successfully demonstrated that the basic unit of Evolution is the gene, not the individual or the species. The implications of this are enormous. It completely demolishes any narrative of "the meaning of life is to have children", "it is rational and healthy to make children", "natural selection is good for the species", or "genetic superiority". Natural selection does not serve any purpose in particular, and reproduction is actually an absurd process determined by the obstination of each individual gene you possess (even the most shitty) to remain immortal. Dawkins himself admits in the prologue that his book can cause nervous breakdowns in people due to the horror it exposes. We are basically "survival machines" for genes. Just like the shell of a snail. Genes are master puppeteers. They don't give a flying fuck about us, and you shouldn't give a flying fuck about them. They will murder you if they think it's in their best interests.
The power of this book is that it goes a lot farther than mere opinion. Dawkins provides many vivid examples of his theory in action.
I suspect most of those who criticize Dawkins have only read the titles of his books. Their content is surprisingly solid and persuasive.
What career is that?My whole career is based on that book.
I am doing phd on a thing called evolutionary optimization/computation, we evolve computer programs that can solve really difficult engineering problems without any help from humans.What career is that?
High IQ ngl nglI am doing phd on a thing called evolutionary optimization/computation, we evolve computer programs that can solve really difficult engineering problems without any help from humans.
No bro, I am not high IQ, I'm doing it because I like it.High IQ ngl ngl
Ths meaning of life is to live.
Having children is a byproduct.
Proof being all the people who live without wanting children.
Proof being all the people who live without wanting children.
Most people wanting children is a result of it being inherited.
Only minority of people dont inherit and/or develop the want for children.
Those people dont have children and dont pass on their DNA.
Therefore genepool is continually filtered and people not wanting children die out and stay minority.
Majority of people only want children because their genes spread easily.
I am one of those who hates kids. I love money, freedom, food and such. And theres actually a lot of people like me. But we wont pass these genes on.
I like reading all kinds of literature written by all kinds of people. Broadens your mind. You don't have to agree with everything you read.
I'm actually thinking about reading some anarchist and marxist authors soon. I've also read Nazi lit.
Personally all the atheist neckbeards have made me refuse to ever read a Dawkins book.
Dawkins himself writes in the prologue that most of those who talk about him have never actually bought or read the booksDo you know what? Almost all those atheist neckbeards on reddit never read this book, they just "heard" about it, but they pretend they read it (same goes with most libtard communists, they read shit in their life). That's their failure, I understand, but you should read this book tbh.
Dawkins himself writes in the prologue that most of those who talk about him have never actually bought or read the books
Sperm wars is another blackpilled book.
They will murder you if they think it's in their best interests.
Typical normie reaction to the realityDawkins himself admits in the prologue that his book can cause nervous breakdowns in people due to the horror it exposes.
From the wiki-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sperm_WarsSperm Wars is indeed good.
It's a more fun alternative, especially for those with shorter attention spans... mini stories of cuckoldry and cock carouselling accompany the book as examples to the scientific points made
In this context he makes comparison with the many examples of aggressively induced ovulation in mammals, including the extreme example of mink in which if the female does not experience physical trauma at the male's hands, she does not ovulateInitially, she can simply watch him in competition with other males. ... But finally, the only real test a woman can set is whether a man can negotiate and overcome her own defences. To test this, she has to resist first verbally, then physically. The stronger and more realistic her resistance, the better the test.
Nature is evil. She's called Mother Nature for a reason.From the wiki-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sperm_Wars
In this context he makes comparison with the many examples of aggressively induced ovulation in mammals, including the extreme example of mink in which if the female does not experience physical trauma at the male's hands, she does not ovulate
Sperm Wars authour got blackpilled after experimenting with polyamy and realising he hated the idea of being cucked. He quit that nonsense. Good to see some self-respect, better late than never.From the wiki-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sperm_Wars
In this context he makes comparison with the many examples of aggressively induced ovulation in mammals, including the extreme example of mink in which if the female does not experience physical trauma at the male's hands, she does not ovulate
This sounds like what happened to my midwit sister. She began viewing her genome as a hostile other rather than part of herself. She was already an anti-natalist, and far past the wall so her position on having kids is quite irrelevant, but this very much accelerated her descent into lunacy.Dawkins himself admits in the prologue that his book can cause nervous breakdowns in people due to the horror it exposes. We are basically "survival machines" for genes. Just like the shell of a snail. Genes are master puppeteers. They don't give a flying fuck about us, and you shouldn't give a flying fuck about them. They will murder you if they think it's in their best interests.