[js1138]

In an earlier post I speculated that this might even be due to some kind of actual defect, in a manner similar to dyslexia, which disrupts normal cognition and spawns the other ubiquitous behaviors.

The ability to see the process of evolution intuitively seems to be an uncommon trait. Some people seem able to follow and accept the argument, but unable to "see" it. I think this is like the ability to "hear" complex music from reading a score, or "see" a person from a description.

If you can't see the process in your mind it doesn't seem as real, even if the arguments are sound.

[VadeRetro]

I think it's the other way around. The inability to see evolution or model the process or even remember what the process really is stems from religious horror. You might go to Hell for knowing that stuff, letting the Devil into your head.

[Doctor Stochastic]

Perhaps it's because evolutionary theory is so simple:

A. There are inexactly replicating systems (Second Law forces the inexactness.)

B. Components of these systems (and whole systems) are exposed to differing environments leading to differential reproduction rates.

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