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Scars of Evolution. BBC Radio 4. |
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
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Scars of Evolution
David Attenborough presents a two-part series exploring the
conflicting theories of the evolution of man. In this first programme
he examines the origins of the once dominant savannah theory, and
looks at the offence, outrage, and hostility caused by the rival
aquatic ape theory. Amongst those taking part are Philip Tobias,
Elaine Morgan and Daniel Dennett.
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12 Apr 2005 04:51:59 PM |
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"Therion Ware" <autodelete@city-of-dis.com> wrote in message
news:bhan5192shkrm5jd2k8nn82jm47q7c915m@4ax.com...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
(realplayer required).
Scars of Evolution
David Attenborough presents a two-part series exploring the
conflicting theories of the evolution of man. In this first programme
he examines the origins of the once dominant savannah theory, and
looks at the offence, outrage, and hostility caused by the rival
aquatic ape theory. Amongst those taking part are Philip Tobias,
Elaine Morgan and Daniel Dennett.
When is this on? I'm getting a program about alcoholism.
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| User: "Therion Ware" |
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| Title: Re: Scars of Evolution. BBC Radio 4. |
12 Apr 2005 05:20:22 PM |
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On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 12:51:59 -0400 in alt.atheism, Michelle Malkin
("Michelle Malkin" <hypatiab7@comcast.net>) said, directing the reply
to alt.atheism
"Therion Ware" <autodelete@city-of-dis.com> wrote in message
news:bhan5192shkrm5jd2k8nn82jm47q7c915m@4ax.com...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
(realplayer required).
Scars of Evolution
David Attenborough presents a two-part series exploring the
conflicting theories of the evolution of man. In this first programme
he examines the origins of the once dominant savannah theory, and
looks at the offence, outrage, and hostility caused by the rival
aquatic ape theory. Amongst those taking part are Philip Tobias,
Elaine Morgan and Daniel Dennett.
When is this on? I'm getting a program about alcoholism.
Oops! Must have been pissed (uk sense) when I posted that!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/radio4/int/-/radio/aod/radio4_aod.shtml?radio4/scarsofevolution
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| User: "Elroy Willis" |
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12 Apr 2005 06:29:28 PM |
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Therion Ware <autodelete@city-of-dis.com> wrote in alt.atheism
in alt.atheism, Michelle Malkin said,
Therion Ware <autodelete@city-of-dis.com> wrote in message
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
(realplayer required).
Scars of Evolution
David Attenborough presents a two-part series exploring the
conflicting theories of the evolution of man. In this first programme
he examines the origins of the once dominant savannah theory, and
looks at the offence, outrage, and hostility caused by the rival
aquatic ape theory. Amongst those taking part are Philip Tobias,
Elaine Morgan and Daniel Dennett.
When is this on? I'm getting a program about alcoholism.
Oops! Must have been pissed (uk sense) when I posted that!
Pissed = drunk?
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Elroy Willis
www.elroysemporium.com
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| User: "Therion Ware" |
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| Title: Re: Scars of Evolution. BBC Radio 4. |
12 Apr 2005 06:58:47 PM |
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On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 18:29:28 GMT in alt.atheism, Elroy Willis (Elroy
Willis <elroywillis@swbell.net>) said, directing the reply to
alt.atheism
Therion Ware <autodelete@city-of-dis.com> wrote in alt.atheism
in alt.atheism, Michelle Malkin said,
Therion Ware <autodelete@city-of-dis.com> wrote in message
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
(realplayer required).
Scars of Evolution
David Attenborough presents a two-part series exploring the
conflicting theories of the evolution of man. In this first programme
he examines the origins of the once dominant savannah theory, and
looks at the offence, outrage, and hostility caused by the rival
aquatic ape theory. Amongst those taking part are Philip Tobias,
Elaine Morgan and Daniel Dennett.
When is this on? I'm getting a program about alcoholism.
Oops! Must have been pissed (uk sense) when I posted that!
Pissed = drunk?
Absholutely.
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12 Apr 2005 06:16:00 PM |
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On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 12:51:59 -0400,
Michelle Malkin <hypatiab7@comcast.net> wrote:
"Therion Ware" <autodelete@city-of-dis.com> wrote in message
news:bhan5192shkrm5jd2k8nn82jm47q7c915m@4ax.com...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
(realplayer required).
Scars of Evolution
David Attenborough presents a two-part series exploring the
conflicting theories of the evolution of man. In this first programme
he examines the origins of the once dominant savannah theory, and
looks at the offence, outrage, and hostility caused by the rival
aquatic ape theory. Amongst those taking part are Philip Tobias,
Elaine Morgan and Daniel Dennett.
When is this on? I'm getting a program about alcoholism.
Sounds like a pretty tight fit to me. It certainly would explain the AATers
I've talked to.
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mightymartianca@hotmail.com
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| User: "Douglas Clark" |
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12 Apr 2005 09:00:15 PM |
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"Therion Ware" <autodelete@city-of-dis.com> wrote in message
news:bhan5192shkrm5jd2k8nn82jm47q7c915m@4ax.com...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
(realplayer required).
Scars of Evolution
David Attenborough presents a two-part series exploring the
conflicting theories of the evolution of man. In this first programme
he examines the origins of the once dominant savannah theory, and
looks at the offence, outrage, and hostility caused by the rival
aquatic ape theory. Amongst those taking part are Philip Tobias,
Elaine Morgan and Daniel Dennett.
I enjoyed the programme. I hope I dont miss the second part next week.
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| User: "Marc Verhaegen" |
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12 Apr 2005 11:13:29 PM |
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"Douglas Clark" <dgdclynx@NOSPAMdgdclynx.plus.com> wrote in message
news:425c36e2$0$94552$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader01.plus.net...
"Therion Ware" <autodelete@city-of-dis.com> wrote in message
news:bhan5192shkrm5jd2k8nn82jm47q7c915m@4ax.com...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
(realplayer required).
Scars of Evolution
David Attenborough presents a two-part series exploring the
conflicting theories of the evolution of man. In this first programme
he examines the origins of the once dominant savannah theory, and
looks at the offence, outrage, and hostility caused by the rival
aquatic ape theory. Amongst those taking part are Philip Tobias,
Elaine Morgan and Daniel Dennett.
I enjoyed the programme. I hope I dont miss the second part next week.
:-) For everyone who wants to know more about AAT
http://www.onelist.com/community/AAT
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| User: "Elroy Willis" |
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12 Apr 2005 02:33:45 PM |
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Therion Ware <autodelete@city-of-dis.com> wrote in alt.atheism
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
(realplayer required).
Scars of Evolution
David Attenborough presents a two-part series exploring the
conflicting theories of the evolution of man. In this first programme
he examines the origins of the once dominant savannah theory, and
looks at the offence, outrage, and hostility caused by the rival
aquatic ape theory. Amongst those taking part are Philip Tobias,
Elaine Morgan and Daniel Dennett.
Have you ever seen any sci-fi stories or movies based on the aquatic
ape theory? I find some parts of the theory intriguing actually, but
not enough to buy into it fully.
The idea of a group of human mammals which "return to the sea" like
the seals and dolphins and whales did is something I've thought about
writing a story about, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
It starts out with pearl-divers who can hold their breath for a really
long time, mixed with sumo wrestler types, with so much fat that the
cold water doesn't bother them.
"We miss cooked food sometimes, but we're free to roam the seas,
and we don't have to pay taxes," they say.
--
Elroy Willis
www.elroysemporium.com
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15 Apr 2005 03:38:43 AM |
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<talk.origins removed>
On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 14:33:45 GMT the ET form known as Elroy
Willis<elroywillis@swbell.net> sent a radio signal across the vast
expanse of deep space -._.--._.--._.--._.--._.--._.
Therion Ware <autodelete@city-of-dis.com> wrote in alt.atheism
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
(realplayer required).
Scars of Evolution
David Attenborough presents a two-part series exploring the
conflicting theories of the evolution of man. In this first programme
he examines the origins of the once dominant savannah theory, and
looks at the offence, outrage, and hostility caused by the rival
aquatic ape theory. Amongst those taking part are Philip Tobias,
Elaine Morgan and Daniel Dennett.
Have you ever seen any sci-fi stories or movies based on the aquatic
ape theory? I find some parts of the theory intriguing actually, but
not enough to buy into it fully.
The idea of a group of human mammals which "return to the sea" like
the seals and dolphins and whales did is something I've thought about
writing a story about, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
It starts out with pearl-divers who can hold their breath for a really
long time, mixed with sumo wrestler types, with so much fat that the
cold water doesn't bother them.
"We miss cooked food sometimes, but we're free to roam the seas,
and we don't have to pay taxes," they say.
Mermaids - half a human, half a dolphin. Or a Huphin.
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rot13
apatriot #1, atheist #1417,
Chief EAC prophet
Jason Gastrich is praying for me on 8 January 2009
http://members.optusnet.com.au/~pk1956/
Apatriotism Yahoo Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/apatriotism
Sunday: A day given over by Americans to wishing that they themselves
were dead and in Heaven, and that their neighbors were dead and in
Hell.
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12 Apr 2005 11:09:05 PM |
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Elroy Willis wrote:
Therion Ware <autodelete@city-of-dis.com> wrote in alt.atheism
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
(realplayer required).
Scars of Evolution
David Attenborough presents a two-part series exploring the
conflicting theories of the evolution of man. In this first programme
he examines the origins of the once dominant savannah theory, and
looks at the offence, outrage, and hostility caused by the rival
aquatic ape theory. Amongst those taking part are Philip Tobias,
Elaine Morgan and Daniel Dennett.
Have you ever seen any sci-fi stories or movies based on the aquatic
ape theory? I find some parts of the theory intriguing actually, but
not enough to buy into it fully.
The idea of a group of human mammals which "return to the sea" like
the seals and dolphins and whales did is something I've thought about
writing a story about, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
It starts out with pearl-divers who can hold their breath for a really
long time, mixed with sumo wrestler types, with so much fat that the
cold water doesn't bother them.
"We miss cooked food sometimes, but we're free to roam the seas,
and we don't have to pay taxes," they say.
My one brush with greatness was an email discussion with Douglas Adams
about the AAT and how he might use it for a play he was thinking of
writing. I suggested he might do a "family history" - you know, one of
those multigenerational epics, only covering the period from 2 mya to
now. Nothing came of it...
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John S. Wilkins
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Biohumanities Project
School of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
Tel +61 7 3365 6348
Mobile 0418 543 856
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12 Apr 2005 07:33:28 PM |
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Elroy Willis wrote:
Therion Ware <autodelete@city-of-dis.com> wrote in alt.atheism
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
<snip>
Have you ever seen any sci-fi stories or movies based on the aquatic
ape theory? I find some parts of the theory intriguing actually, but
not enough to buy into it fully.
The idea of a group of human mammals which "return to the sea" like
the seals and dolphins and whales did is something I've thought about
writing a story about, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
<snip again>
Are you familiar with the folk legends of the Silkies or Seal People
(mostly a Scotch-Irish thing, as I understand it)? It's not returning
to the sea in an evolutionary context, though. John Sayles did a
lovely film treatment with "The Secret of Roan Inish."
Chris Rohrer
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13 Apr 2005 12:25:48 PM |
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Chris Rohrer <zonotrichia@sisna.com> wrote in alt.atheism
Elroy Willis wrote:
Therion Ware <autodelete@city-of-dis.com> wrote in alt.atheism
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
Have you ever seen any sci-fi stories or movies based on the aquatic
ape theory? I find some parts of the theory intriguing actually, but
not enough to buy into it fully.
The idea of a group of human mammals which "return to the sea" like
the seals and dolphins and whales did is something I've thought about
writing a story about, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
Are you familiar with the folk legends of the Silkies or Seal People
(mostly a Scotch-Irish thing, as I understand it)? It's not returning
to the sea in an evolutionary context, though. John Sayles did a
lovely film treatment with "The Secret of Roan Inish."
I just now read the imdb review of it. Sounds like it might be worth
a watch.
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Elroy Willis
www.elroysemporium.com
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13 Apr 2005 07:07:35 PM |
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Elroy Willis wrote:
Chris Rohrer <zonotrichia@sisna.com> wrote in alt.atheism
Elroy Willis wrote:
Therion Ware <autodelete@city-of-dis.com> wrote in alt.atheism
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
Have you ever seen any sci-fi stories or movies based on the aquatic
ape theory? I find some parts of the theory intriguing actually, but
not enough to buy into it fully.
The idea of a group of human mammals which "return to the sea" like
the seals and dolphins and whales did is something I've thought about
writing a story about, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
Are you familiar with the folk legends of the Silkies or Seal People
(mostly a Scotch-Irish thing, as I understand it)? It's not returning
to the sea in an evolutionary context, though. John Sayles did a
lovely film treatment with "The Secret of Roan Inish."
I just now read the imdb review of it. Sounds like it might be worth
a watch.
I have seen it. It is a very good story, well-written, beautifully shot
and acted. It was so compelling that I wanted to sell everything I own
and move to Northern Scotland. Of course, I don't own much more than a
set of barely used golf clubs and an obsolete computer, so I decided to
stay put.
Scotland's loss....
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"God Forbid we should actually test anything."
Creationism
"The curses of Deuteronomy 28 will plague America until we return to God
(Ps 9:17). Wealth and military might are not substitutes for God-given
character and blessing. Freedom comes, not from democracy, but Jesus
Christ. The outline below lists our wars & keys to victory. May God lead
us in the strategic and tactical prayers that are required!"
Capitol Hill Action Network, 2005
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12 Apr 2005 05:22:48 PM |
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Elroy Willis wrote:
[snip]
Have you ever seen any sci-fi stories or movies based on the aquatic
ape theory?
Yes. There was a story in Analog or Asimov's or one of those,
round about July 2003. The general idea was, somebody got
shipwrecked on a south pacific island and met a critter
that was the "aquatic ape" version of something like a
baboon. Whackiness ensued.
Socks
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12 Apr 2005 06:32:47 PM |
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Puppet_Sock <puppet_sock@hotmail.com> wrote in alt.atheism
Elroy Willis wrote:
Have you ever seen any sci-fi stories or movies based on the aquatic
ape theory?
Yes. There was a story in Analog or Asimov's or one of those,
round about July 2003. The general idea was, somebody got
shipwrecked on a south pacific island and met a critter
that was the "aquatic ape" version of something like a
baboon. Whackiness ensued.
Too unbelievable to take seriously in any way at all?
The closest thing I've seen is "Waterworld" where some guy had
gills and could breathe underwater, all due to natural or
post-holocaust mutations or something like that.
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Elroy Willis
www.elroysemporium.com
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12 Apr 2005 11:28:41 PM |
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Puppet_Sock wrote:
Elroy Willis wrote:
[snip]
Have you ever seen any sci-fi stories or movies based on the aquatic
ape theory?
Yes. There was a story in Analog or Asimov's or one of those,
round about July 2003. The general idea was, somebody got
shipwrecked on a south pacific island and met a critter
that was the "aquatic ape" version of something like a
baboon. Whackiness ensued.
Socks
That would be "Still Coming Ashore" by Michael F. Flynn, in the July/August
issue of Analog.
Mushy
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13 Apr 2005 02:53:10 AM |
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In article <hpln5158c2q0cjcqjsgguheifj47aeutjo@4ax.com>, Elroy
Willis said...
Have you ever seen any sci-fi stories or movies based on the aquatic
ape theory?
It's not AAT, but have you read Vonnegut's _Galapagos_?
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13 Apr 2005 11:56:42 AM |
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Brian E. Clark <reply@newsgroup.only.please> wrote in alt.atheism
Elroy Willis said...
Have you ever seen any sci-fi stories or movies based on the aquatic
ape theory?
It's not AAT, but have you read Vonnegut's _Galapagos_?
No, is it worth the read?
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Elroy Willis
www.elroysemporium.com
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13 Apr 2005 08:37:01 PM |
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In article <d62q51hokakjgupe2au4sjdbtsacnn58vf@4ax.com>, Elroy
Willis said...
It's not AAT, but have you read Vonnegut's _Galapagos_?
No, is it worth the read?
It's a great read, if you like Vonnegut. It's not truly sci-fi,
though it makes much of Darwin and selection and adaptation.
All of Vonnegut's books are about what's quaintly called "the
human condition," and many of his works revolve around people
caught in fantastic situations (such as _Slaughterhouse Five_'s
Billy Pilgrim, who becomes "unstuck" in time after being
abducted by aliens and travels back and forth between different
portions of his life).
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13 Apr 2005 10:09:58 PM |
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"Brian E. Clark" <reply@newsgroup.only.please> wrote in alt.atheism
Elroy Willis said...
It's not AAT, but have you read Vonnegut's _Galapagos_?
No, is it worth the read?
It's a great read, if you like Vonnegut. It's not truly sci-fi,
though it makes much of Darwin and selection and adaptation.
All of Vonnegut's books are about what's quaintly called "the
human condition," and many of his works revolve around people
caught in fantastic situations (such as _Slaughterhouse Five_'s
Billy Pilgrim, who becomes "unstuck" in time after being
abducted by aliens and travels back and forth between different
portions of his life).
I watched the first part of "Brave New World" by Huxley last night but
fell asleep. Not because it was boring me, but because it came on so
late. I'm pissed I didn't get to see the ending.
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Elroy Willis
www.elroysemporium.com
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14 Apr 2005 08:00:58 AM |
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Elroy Willis wrote:
"Brian E. Clark" <reply@newsgroup.only.please> wrote in alt.atheism
Elroy Willis said...
It's not AAT, but have you read Vonnegut's _Galapagos_?
No, is it worth the read?
It's a great read, if you like Vonnegut. It's not truly sci-fi,
though it makes much of Darwin and selection and adaptation.
All of Vonnegut's books are about what's quaintly called "the
human condition," and many of his works revolve around people
caught in fantastic situations (such as _Slaughterhouse Five_'s
Billy Pilgrim, who becomes "unstuck" in time after being
abducted by aliens and travels back and forth between different
portions of his life).
I watched the first part of "Brave New World" by Huxley last night
but
fell asleep. Not because it was boring me, but because it came on so
late. I'm pissed I didn't get to see the ending.
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Elroy Willis
www.elroysemporium.com
"Brave New World" is a book, not a film.
Try reading it.
RF
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14 Apr 2005 01:06:44 PM |
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Richard Forrest <richard@plesiosaur.com> wrote in alt.atheism
Elroy Willis wrote:
I watched the first part of "Brave New World" by Huxley last night
but fell asleep. Not because it was boring me, but because it came on so
late. I'm pissed I didn't get to see the ending.
"Brave New World" is a book, not a film.
Originally, yeah, but there's a film based on it.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0145600/
Try reading it.
I might one day.
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Elroy Willis
www.elroysemporium.com
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14 Apr 2005 04:40:44 PM |
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Elroy Willis wrote:
Richard Forrest <richard@plesiosaur.com> wrote in alt.atheism
Elroy Willis wrote:
I watched the first part of "Brave New World" by Huxley last night
but fell asleep. Not because it was boring me, but because it
came on so
late. I'm pissed I didn't get to see the ending.
"Brave New World" is a book, not a film.
Originally, yeah, but there's a film based on it.
Rather losely based on the book, it should be noted.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0145600/
Try reading it.
I might one day.
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Elroy Willis
www.elroysemporium.com
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14 Apr 2005 04:36:21 PM |
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In article <agqs51hlcbs8at7cffsqv5d829ch4133ib@4ax.com>, Elroy
Willis said...
"Brave New World" is a book, not a film.
Originally, yeah, but there's a film based on it.
Are you talking about the 1998, SciFi-channel version? For what
it's worth, I found that film to be an anemic echo of the book,
with the most important themes and moral observations obscured,
altered, or replaced by TV-universe platitudes.
The producers no doubt would argue that they "updated" some of
Huxley's ideas to permit commentary on modern society. Their
consumerist/media criticisms, though, have been made better by
others -- many times -- and the result has none of the depth and
punch of Huxley's original. It's not horrible, for what it is.
But it ain't _Brave New World_.
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14 Apr 2005 11:21:30 PM |
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Richard Forrest wrote:
Elroy Willis wrote:
"Brian E. Clark" <reply@newsgroup.only.please> wrote in alt.atheism
Elroy Willis said...
It's not AAT, but have you read Vonnegut's _Galapagos_?
No, is it worth the read?
It's a great read, if you like Vonnegut. It's not truly sci-fi,
though it makes much of Darwin and selection and adaptation.
All of Vonnegut's books are about what's quaintly called "the
human condition," and many of his works revolve around people
caught in fantastic situations (such as _Slaughterhouse Five_'s
Billy Pilgrim, who becomes "unstuck" in time after being
abducted by aliens and travels back and forth between different
portions of his life).
I watched the first part of "Brave New World" by Huxley last night
but
fell asleep. Not because it was boring me, but because it came on so
late. I'm pissed I didn't get to see the ending.
--
Elroy Willis
www.elroysemporium.com
"Brave New World" is a book, not a film.
Try reading it.
RF
And Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a radio play, not a Hollyweird
megaproduction. Standards have fallen...
--
John S. Wilkins
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Biohumanities Project
School of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
Tel +61 7 3365 6348
Mobile 0418 543 856
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12 Apr 2005 07:08:52 PM |
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On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 14:33:45 GMT, Elroy Willis
<elroywillis@swbell.net> wrote:
Therion Ware <autodelete@city-of-dis.com> wrote in alt.atheism
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
(realplayer required).
Scars of Evolution
David Attenborough presents a two-part series exploring the
conflicting theories of the evolution of man. In this first programme
he examines the origins of the once dominant savannah theory, and
looks at the offence, outrage, and hostility caused by the rival
aquatic ape theory. Amongst those taking part are Philip Tobias,
Elaine Morgan and Daniel Dennett.
Have you ever seen any sci-fi stories or movies based on the aquatic
ape theory? I find some parts of the theory intriguing actually, but
not enough to buy into it fully.
The idea of a group of human mammals which "return to the sea" like
the seals and dolphins and whales did is something I've thought about
writing a story about, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
It starts out with pearl-divers who can hold their breath for a really
long time, mixed with sumo wrestler types, with so much fat that the
cold water doesn't bother them.
"We miss cooked food sometimes, but we're free to roam the seas,
and we don't have to pay taxes," they say.
I like the Aquatic Ape Theory because it explains so clearly why my
nose is on the *top* of my head... er... I mean on the *back* of my
head.
--
¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,
Pip R. Lagenta Pip R. Lagenta Pip R. Lagenta Pip R. Lagenta
ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°
-- Pip R. Lagenta
President for Life
International Organization Of People Named Pip R. Lagenta
(If your name is Pip R. Lagenta, ask about our dues!)
<http://home.comcast.net/~galentripp/pip.html>
(For Email: I'm at home, not work.)
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12 Apr 2005 01:27:42 PM |
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Therion Ware wrote:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
(realplayer required).
Scars of Evolution
David Attenborough presents a two-part series exploring the
conflicting theories of the evolution of man. In this first programme
he examines the origins of the once dominant savannah theory, and
looks at the offence, outrage, and hostility caused by the rival
aquatic ape theory. Amongst those taking part are Philip Tobias,
Elaine Morgan and Daniel Dennett.
<fundymode> Because there is hot debate over the origins of humans,
evolution is a proven lie and God created it all. </fundymode>
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Gregory Gadow
techbear@serv.net
http://www.serv.net/~techbear
"[T]hose who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves;
and, under the rule of a just God, cannot long retain it."
-- Pres. George W. Bush, Hypocrite, his inauguration speech, 2005
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| User: "Meteorite Debris" |
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| Title: Re: Scars of Evolution. BBC Radio 4. |
15 Apr 2005 03:38:20 AM |
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<talk.origins removed>
On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 06:27:42 -0700 the ET form known as Gregory
Gadow<techbear@serv.net> sent a radio signal across the vast expanse
of deep space -._.--._.--._.--._.--._.--._.
Therion Ware wrote:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/tue1102.ram
(realplayer required).
Scars of Evolution
David Attenborough presents a two-part series exploring the
conflicting theories of the evolution of man. In this first programme
he examines the origins of the once dominant savannah theory, and
looks at the offence, outrage, and hostility caused by the rival
aquatic ape theory. Amongst those taking part are Philip Tobias,
Elaine Morgan and Daniel Dennett.
<fundymode> Because there is hot debate over the origins of humans,
evolution is a proven lie and God created it all. </fundymode>
For those who miss Boaty.
<blast mode="from the past">
God made made it all. Jesus died for your sins.
Ha ha ha ha
</blast>
--
rot13
apatriot #1, atheist #1417,
Chief EAC prophet
Jason Gastrich is praying for me on 8 January 2009
http://members.optusnet.com.au/~pk1956/
Apatriotism Yahoo Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/apatriotism
Sunday: A day given over by Americans to wishing that they themselves
were dead and in Heaven, and that their neighbors were dead and in
Hell.
-Mencken
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