Did you know there are many single-celled forms of life? And did you also know there is no known two-celled life? It’s no big deal, though. Right? After all…we’re just talking about tiny, little, microscopic particles of life. Couldn’t possibly make any difference in the grand scheme of things. Hold on there partner. It makes a huge difference because millions…or should I say billions…of … Read the rest…
Leftovers can be quite delicious. I’ll concede that right off the bat. However; as a general rule, I’m not a big fan. My preference is simply this…the fresher the food, the more life there is in it. And speaking of life (how’s that for an abrupt, clunk segue?)…when it comes to human anatomy, there’s no such thing as leftovers. I’m talking about what some … Read the rest…
My wife and I share a common ancestor. My dog and I do not. Some evolutionary scientists embrace a theory they call “convergent evolution”. This is where complex capabilities might be found in unrelated organisms but not in their so-called “evolutionary ancestors”. These scientists say a “common need caused identical complexities to evolve”. So, that proves a common ancestor. Right? Not so fast. Let’s … Read the rest…
Only intelligence creates codes. You knew that…right? The codes, programs, and information found in every cell of our bodies need “senders” and “receivers”. What would happen if you wrote a letter to someone who no longer lived at the address you put on the envelope? Well, Elvis Presley said it best: Return To Sender. Even worse than sending a letter to someone who no … Read the rest…
A code is a set of rules for converting information from one useful form to another. The application of codes is what gives a computer the ability to word process or do mathematical calculations or show different colors or a zillion other things. We have it so easy these days when it comes to getting computers to do things for us. We can simply … Read the rest…
Speech is unique to humans, and this is true for three main reasons. Your larynx is low in your neck with a long air column above your vocal cords. Because of this physical design you can make clear vowel sounds. And the back of your tongue extends deep down into your neck and modulates air flow to make clear consonant sounds. Contrast that with … Read the rest…
No. We are not trained apes. From as early as seven months human children can understand and learn grammatical rules. Have you ever heard of “feral children”? These are children raised without human contact. There have been studies of 36 documented cases of these children, and they don’t speak until learning from another human. While it’s true we humans need to be taught language… … Read the rest…
