Re:[tips] Are Genes Left-Wing?
John Kulig wrote: That is, right-wingers sometimes combine two incompatible ideas: (1) don't help the poor because everyone should be able to pull themselves up by their bootstraps , and (2) the poor, unemployed, etc. are stuck there because of genetic inferiority (putting it too crudely perhaps). There are, of course, massive differences in the political landscape in the States and the UK (and indeed the rest of Western Europe). No right-wingers outside a lunatic fringe over here would argue in anything like those terms (even allowing for, as John writes, it having been put too crudely). The Welfare State (which is what we call it!) has long been a given in West European countries – the debate is about what and where and how much, etc. (From a Western European point of view, one doesn't know whether to laugh or cry when one reads all that stuff about how Obama is a socialist, and is scheming to set up a dreaded socialist state. I think it can be truly said that that kind of thinking, which seems to be getting close to the Republican mainstream, is literally delusional. Most of us over here who follow those aspects of the United States political scene can only watch and marvel. :-) ) The Bell Curve makes a case for people rising and falling through the socio-economic ladder based on genetics. As I previously indicated (or at least implied), I haven't got beyond a perusal of *The Bell Curve* in a bookstore (though I've read plenty of pro and contra articles), but I have read other stuff by Richard Herrnstein and Charles Murray, and I think this is an oversimplification of their views. What they argue is that genetics is a big *factor* in social mobility, and in some cases overwhelmingly so, but they don't argue that other factors don't play some role, and of course more in the case of some people than others, according to their social/environmental circumstances. Allen Esterson Former lecturer, Science Department Southwark College, London allenester...@compuserve.com http://www.esterson.org -- From: John Kulig ku...@mail.plymouth.edu Subject:Re: Are Genes Left-Wing? Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:28:38 -0400 (EDT) Getting caught up on email, so only briefly scanned these posts, but two things come to mind about the gene/environment/left/right wing issue. While in my personal experience left wingers seem to favor environmental explanations for individual differences, I have to point out that Marx (Karl,not Groucho) was a fan of Darwinism (I am lumping evolution with genes, big jump I know, but both imply biological determinism), and wanted to dedicate portions of Das Kapital to Darwin, who declined partly because of his unfamiliarity with the topic, and also I believe Marx' opposition to religion. My readings of the original communists/socialists was that they saw parallels between biological and cultural evolution (Though what happened in history didn't quite fit the theory. England and Germany, being more advanced in the Industrial Revolution, were supposed to be where workers united. In Russia, it was reversed, communism was used as a means to industrial growth). Second, when one follows the logic of Herrnstein Murray's Bell Curve, you can see how genetics and left-wing can be easily combined. That is, right-wingers sometimes combine two incompatible ideas: (1) don't help the poor because everyone should be able to pull themselves up by their bootstraps, and (2) the poor, unemployed, etc. are stuck there because of genetic inferiority (putting it too crudely perhaps). The Bell Curve makes a case for people rising and falling through the socio-economic ladder based on genetics. IF people gravitate toward the bottom of society because of genetics, one can more easily make the case for charity and welfare imo, echoing the famous phrase from each according to their ability and to each according to their need. Though, some conservatives opt for family, friends, churches being the source of charity rather than big government. Interestingly, the authors are an odd couple, with Herrnstein being the liberal and Murray from the conservative Heritage Institute. == John W. Kulig Professor of Psychology Plymouth State University Plymouth NH 03264 --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@jab.org. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5n=Tl=tipso=5762 or send a blank email to leave-5762-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
[tips] Are genes Left-Wing?
Let me say this about that.Intelligence properly defined is the ability to adapt to existing environments. Hence drug addicts and other criminals are just as intelligent as the PhD and the brain surgeon.It is the ability to deal with the challenges of a situation and to influence the outcome are all that matters.The basketball player is just as intelligent as the summa cum laude. Reading,writing and other related skills are required for specific environments.If some individuals or a group of individuals are having managing issues in those academic environments they should not be perceived as genetically deficient but academically unprepared for those tasks which should not be concluded as having deficiencies in other tasks. As I said before,white folks tend to delight in cognitive speculations and this is part of the Eurocentric legacy brought about by years of domestication which has boostered learning activities(which I consider to be unnatural). Eurocentric cognitive imperialism has been the root cause of divisions and inequality among the human community. One thing that bothers me is that-if IQ remains stable despite environmental variability,it stands to reason that IQ has functionally adaptive issues and fails to roll with the punches. Michael omnicentric Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@jab.org. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5n=Tl=tipso=5766 or send a blank email to leave-5766-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
RE: [tips] Are microbes Left-Wing?
Totally not what this listserv is about, but I have to share it: http://icanhascheezburger.com/2007/12/13/i-love-you-food-2/ You may now return to your regularly-scheduled work. :) m -- Marc Carter, PhD Associate Professor and Chair Department of Psychology College of Arts Sciences Baker University -- From: Wuensch, Karl L [mailto:wuens...@ecu.edu] Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 10:45 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: RE: [tips] Are microbes Left-Wing? Hmmm, viruses have proven to be quite adaptable. In fact, I think they are the most intelligent life forms on this planet. They keep us alive just because we are their food. Cheers, Karl W. From: michael sylvester [mailto:msylves...@copper.net] Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 10:09 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: [tips] Are genes Left-Wing? Let me say this about that.Intelligence properly defined is the ability to adapt to existing environments. --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: marc.car...@bakeru.edumailto:marc.car...@bakeru.edu. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13029.76c7c563b32ad9d8d09c72a2d17c90e1n=Tl=tipso=5774 (It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken) or send a blank email to leave-5774-13029.76c7c563b32ad9d8d09c72a2d17c9...@fsulist.frostburg.edumailto:leave-5774-13029.76c7c563b32ad9d8d09c72a2d17c9...@fsulist.frostburg.edu The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments thereto (e-mail) is sent by Baker University (BU) and is intended to be confidential and for the use of only the individual or entity named above. The information may be protected by federal and state privacy and disclosures acts or other legal rules. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are notified that retention, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error please immediately notify Baker University by email reply and immediately and permanently delete this e-mail message and any attachments thereto. Thank you. --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@jab.org. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5n=Tl=tipso=5775 or send a blank email to leave-5775-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
Re: [tips] Are microbes Left-Wing?
I agree.I may also add that the cockroach is the quintessential adaptive species-they live in unimaginable conditions and have been around for millions of years.We do not need a brain to adapt to the planet except on Tips. Michael omnicentric Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida - Original Message - From: Wuensch, Karl L To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 1:44 PM Subject: RE: [tips] Are microbes Left-Wing? Hmmm, viruses have proven to be quite adaptable. In fact, I think they are the most intelligent life forms on this planet. They keep us alive just because we are their food. Cheers, Karl W. -- From: michael sylvester [mailto:msylves...@copper.net] Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 10:09 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: [tips] Are genes Left-Wing? Let me say this about that.Intelligence properly defined is the ability to adapt to existing environments. --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: msylves...@copper.net. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13424.eb17e1c03643c971ab35c22d86587541n=Tl=tipso=5774 (It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken) or send a blank email to leave-5774-13424.eb17e1c03643c971ab35c22d86587...@fsulist.frostburg.edu -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.862 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3202 - Release Date: 10/17/10 04:33:00 --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@jab.org. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5n=Tl=tipso=5777 or send a blank email to leave-5777-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
[tips] % of students who work
Does anyone have stats handy on the percentage of college students who work part-time or full-time? Miguel --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@jab.org. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5n=Tl=tipso=5780 or send a blank email to leave-5780-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
Re: [tips] % of students who work
Perhaps I'm naive, but I thought they all worked. OH! You meant for pay. like a job :-) Chris Green (back in) Toronto === roig-rear...@comcast.net wrote: Does anyone have stats handy on the percentage of college students who work part-time or full-time? Miguel --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: chri...@yorku.ca mailto:chri...@yorku.ca. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13132.a868d710aa4ef67a68807ce4fe8bd0dan=Tl=tipso=5780 http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13132.a868d710aa4ef67a68807ce4fe8bd0dan=Tl=tipso=5780 (It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken) or send a blank email to leave-5780-13132.a868d710aa4ef67a68807ce4fe8bd...@fsulist.frostburg.edu mailto:leave-5780-13132.a868d710aa4ef67a68807ce4fe8bd...@fsulist.frostburg.edu --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@jab.org. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5n=Tl=tipso=5783 or send a blank email to leave-5783-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
RE: [tips] % of students who work
Chris, if you think they all work, you ARE naive! =) From: Christopher D. Green [chri...@yorku.ca] Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 4:31 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: Re: [tips] % of students who work Perhaps I'm naive, but I thought they all worked. OH! You meant for pay. like a job :-) Chris Green (back in) Toronto === roig-rear...@comcast.netmailto:roig-rear...@comcast.net wrote: Does anyone have stats handy on the percentage of college students who work part-time or full-time? Miguel --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: chri...@yorku.camailto:chri...@yorku.ca. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13132.a868d710aa4ef67a68807ce4fe8bd0dan=Tl=tipso=5780 (It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken) or send a blank email to leave-5780-13132.a868d710aa4ef67a68807ce4fe8bd...@fsulist.frostburg.edumailto:leave-5780-13132.a868d710aa4ef67a68807ce4fe8bd...@fsulist.frostburg.edu --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: mbour...@fgcu.edumailto:mbour...@fgcu.edu. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13390.2bbc1cc8fd0e5f9e0b91f01828c87814n=Tl=tipso=5783 (It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken) or send a blank email to leave-5783-13390.2bbc1cc8fd0e5f9e0b91f01828c87...@fsulist.frostburg.edumailto:leave-5783-13390.2bbc1cc8fd0e5f9e0b91f01828c87...@fsulist.frostburg.edu --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@jab.org. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5n=Tl=tipso=5785 or send a blank email to leave-5785-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
[tips] Spinal cord repair trial
Of possible interest to those teaching biopsychology (or as we used to call it, physiological psychology): A small California biotech company, Geron, has started a trial atttemping for the first time to use embryonic stem cells to repair spinal cord damage in humans. The first patient was an individual with recent spinal cord damage, rendering him partially paralyzed. This initial study is not intended to study whether function can be restored, only to determine whether the procedure is safe. The research is controversial because of its use of cells derived from human embryos, and it consequently received no US government support. But it has enormous potential, not only for treating paralysis, but for other serious brain disorders, such as multiple sclerosis. The BBC has a report on the research at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11517680 Unfortunately, they are wrong in describing the stem cells as cells coaxed to become nerve cells. In fact, it is hoped they will become oligodendrocytes, which produce myelin and promote nerve growth. Geron's own news release, less readable, makes this clear (at http://tinyurl.com/27cbvk6 ). Disclosure: Some years ago I bought a small number of Geron shares because of my interest in such biomedical marvels. To date, I've only managed to lose 80% of my investment :-( (about the same as I lost on a now defunct Canadian company which used goats to produce spider silk--see the out-of-date article in Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BioSteel ). Stephen Stephen L. Black, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Emeritus Bishop's University e-mail: sblack at ubishops.ca -- --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@jab.org. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5n=Tl=tipso=5787 or send a blank email to leave-5787-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
[tips] Why don't we hear more about such things?
The chief engineer at the mine in Chile where 33 miners were just rescued, describing how hopeless the situation seemed at first: [He] remembers the early, gloomy days of the search, when initial drilling failed to find any trace of the men. Four psychics the government had hired to help find them said, Forget it, they're all dead. http://tinyurl.com/2a3te78 Stephen Stephen L. Black, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Emeritus Bishop's University e-mail: sblack at ubishops.ca -- --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@jab.org. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5n=Tl=tipso=5788 or send a blank email to leave-5788-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
