[alloysteel]

Backwards evolution, or devolution, would seem to be about as likely as “forward” evolution, if everything were up to chance encounters and “natural selection”.

Using that logic, the human race could be receding to a more primitive form, about as fast as they are advancing to a higher level.

Result, no net gain.

Ever.

[cdcdawg]

I don’t think that states it quite right. Evolution dictates that the the mutations with the advantages live (reproduce enough to survive), while the others die off.

[fish hawk]

It seems to me that evolution IS working both ways now. Conservatives are getting smarter and more sophisticated and Liberals are turning into dumb apes.

[Ender Wiggin]

“Using that logic, the human race could be receding to a more primitive form,”

Gore and his acolytes are making the case that humans are incapable of adapting to a temperature change of a decree and a half. Temperature deviates, hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of us die.

If Darwin and Gould are anywhere near right, those left will be better fitted to the warmer clime.

Worst case, nobody survives and we join the Neandertals in some future museum case. Assuming that Gore, Darwin, and Gould are right.

[Enduring Freedom]

[DungeonMaster]

Backwards evolution, or devolution, would seem to be about as likely as “forward” evolution, if everything were up to chance encounters and “natural selection”.

Ever notice how many people need glasses to correct their vision?

[js1138]

Using that logic, the human race could be receding to a more primitive form, about as fast as they are advancing to a higher level.

Obviously you haven't seen the movie, "Idiocracy."