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Introduction
The atheist delusion
Agnosticism
Evolution
The limitations of science
Origins
The nature of a 'Creator'
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> > DAVID: [i]Humans are now doing more than watching evolution. We are doing active genetic engineering. Will the natural process continue under this kind of assault?[/i] > > https://cosmosmagazine.com/biology/benefits-and-dangers-in-altering-our-evolutionary-tr... > > > > QUOTE: "[i]Importantly, any future decisions on release of gene drives would be carried out on a case-by-case basis, taking into account environmental, ecological and evolutionary concerns. > > "The academy seems to be taking a cautious approach to getting it right.[/i] > > > > "[i]One way or another, genes drives will be reality soon, and we best be prepared."[/i] > > > > David’s comment: [i]The best laid plans of man can and will go awry.[/i] > > > > dhw: Once again, we are in agreement. Even if the academy is trying to get it right, the time is sure to come when someone will get it wrong. Human attempts to improve on Nature are sometimes wonderfully successful, but they are fraught with danger. > > If humans are fiddling with DNA, is evolution over?
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