Tag: human exceptionalism
Halloween Edition: A Look at Frightening Science with Wesley J. Smith
Biotechnology is advancing faster than our ethical considerations, including synthetic human embryos, genetic engineering, and fetal farming.
My Question for P. Z. Myers: How Did Human Consciousness “Evolve”?
Human consciousness entails a unique ability to think abstractly — to reason, to think logically, to use language, to do mathematics, to exercise free will.
When a Child and a Chimp Were Raised Together
When their son was ten months old, a psychologist couple decided to raise him alongside a baby female chimpanzee, for research purposes.
Not Enough Evidence: Casey Luskin on Recent Homo naledi Claims
They claim that the small-brained species had high intelligence and engaged in activities like burying their dead, using fire, and engaging in cave wall art.
Intelligent Design in Human-Animal Friendships
A man and his emotional support alligator, Wally, made headlines last week when they tried to attend a baseball game together in Philadelphia.