‘Super lice’ outbreak hits 25 states

originally posted by: Phage

originally posted by: 5StarOracle
a reply to: Phage

It's inherent it's built in and not a mutation...
The ability to swap DNA is preexisting...

Any change in DNA or chromosomal structure is a mutation.

Cancer is living proof of that.

a reply to: Phage

Mutations are permanent...
these are free to change...
I just don't see that as evolution...

a reply to: 5StarOracle

Mutations are permanent...
these are free to change...

Mutation, by definition, is change.

As is evolution.

a reply to: Phage

Ya but not all mutations are an indication of progress or evolution...

I should have logged out and hope you disappeared like others do when I argue with them... You are not leaving me a lot of wiggle room here...

The ability to swap genes or mutate if you prefer none the less is an inherent ability... It's not therefore a new ability although the ability used is a sign of progress...

a reply to: 5StarOracle

Are you connecting evolution with progress? Why?

Evolution is about survival in changing environments. Antibiotics (and pesticides) represent changes to the environment of bacteria and insects.

originally posted by: 5StarOracle
a reply to: Phage

Ya but not all mutations are an indication of progress or evolution...

You have it wrong, evolution is a product of creation.

a reply to: ausername

Well I'm not confused on that I know creation and evolution are 2 different things and could walk hand and hand in the grand scope of things...

a reply to: Phage

I dunno...
I'm understanding evolution as an interrelated progression and development...

a reply to: ausername

I'm curious do you consider Cancer to be indicative of evolution?

originally posted by: 5StarOracle
a reply to: Phage

I dunno...
I'm understanding evolution as an interrelated progression and development...

Toward some goal? Other than survival?

If that's the case, then you misunderstand evolution.

I won't derail this thread any further...
I just always wanted to argue with Phage...
But because the ability to share genes is inherent and preexisting information is shared I do not see this as an example of evolution...

a reply to: Phage

I should have said a progression in development...

originally posted by: 5StarOracle
a reply to: Phage

I should have said a progression in development...

I suppose then, that you should provide your definition of progression.

originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: xuenchen

In this day and age of medical advancement, why does this happen?

It's called evolution.
It's the same principle as antibiotic resistant bacteria.

This is a conspiracy site and then it is called free market processes

a reply to: zatara

If I were a libertarian I might say, "Consider that evolution in action."

a reply to: 5StarOracle

No. It is a byproduct of evolution gone wrong, and a result of other influences on cellular/genetic adaptation/mutation. Cancer tends to prove how easily genetic mutations can change living cells, and actually destroy tissue by consuming it and spreading.

Ever seen what cancer can do to a person?

If creation, then it is an evil creation.

It is a result of one of the many vulnerabilities of life as we know it.

a reply to: xuenchen

Someone created them so that people would have to buy their new anti-lice product.

Create a demand then sell them a new product that works.

a reply to: ausername

So not all mutations can be considered to be evolution...

I'm 18 now...
but I have lived long enough to witness first hand the horrors of cancer... And felt the full effects of the loss it can cause...

a reply to: 5StarOracle

So not all mutations can be considered to be evolution...

Mutations are not considered to be evolution at all. Mutations are a mechanism whereby evolution occurs.

Different concepts.

a reply to: Phage

I agree with that...
And to tell you the truth I am not against evolution in a good many ways...
But I hate that people believe that it eliminates the need or even the possibility for creation...
I infact believe creation allows for evolution and superseded any and all evolution...
But mostly I find it fun to argue about it anyway...