Re: progress in evolution

Biochmborg@aol.com
Fri, 4 Jun 1999 20:58:12 EDT

In a message dated 6/4/99 12:04:29 PM Mountain Daylight Time, Bertvan@Aol.com
writes:

> Yes, I am implying that a human CNS is more complex than a cow's.
>

It isn't, not even in brain structure.

>
> I imply
> that while other mammals are conscious and capable of abstraction, it is
to
> a lesser degree than humans.
>

That is still an open question that is still largely determined subjectively,
though some progress is being made.

>
> I even suspect their brain is less complex.
>

It's not; it's just organized differently.

>
> Furthermore, I'll really go out on a limb and suggest that humans are
> smarter than cows.
>

Maybe, maybe not; are you smart enough to give milk ;-).

Kevin L. O'Brien