I am an MIT graduate and I have never believed the Darwinian model of ecolutionary development. I am glad that the students referenced do in fact have the proper requisite for scientific understanding, the ability to challenge a scenario that lacks fundamantal proof.
Where you went to school and what you choose to believe has absolutely no bearing on what I was saying. I'm confused that you addressed your post to me.
I'm saying something regarding the process in biology class, how to cope with these new challenges while continuing to teach biology in the classroom in the context of increasing doubt about evolution among a large sector of the population.
Doubt is always good, but in a biology classroom, the ongoing study of biology is extremely important. I think teaching biology with Gould's help will not only answer many of the questions of the doubters, but continue to allow those doubters their rights of free expression by encouraging lively discussions on the subject. But all the time, keeping biology in the picture.
Try reading one of those books I just listed and then telling me that the current biology textbooks are adequate.
Try reading one of those books I just listed anyway. Try one. You'll like it.
I found that very interesting too.
Are you saying you don't believe in evolution, or you don't believe in the Darwinian model of evolution?
And what was your degree from MIT in? Engineering?
Never believed? The texts must have been poorly written, or the teachers incompetent. We cannot blame the lack of evidence or an incoherent theory on your unbelief! Normally, your intelligence would be doubted but since you are an MIT grad...
I wish I had never believed in evolution. I once believed those poorly written texts and incompetent teachers. Once I learned how to think for myself, I abandoned the evolutionary superstition.
Are you an MIT grad in biology?