ari
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Post by ari on Sept 25, 2017 18:42:15 GMT
Eugenics is the idea of improving the genetics and making one so to speak better. Farming is well known to use eugenics when it comes to livestock. Farmers picked individual animals to mate with other specific animals in order to produce the best offspring. When one looks at evolution it can be seen as natural eugenics. As if it is the survival of the fittest. Even within human conception eugenics naturally takes place. The fastest sperm wins. Today outside of nature is can be a controversial topic when customizing humans. Right now society is exploring the concept of customizing when using in vitro fertilization. This is technically what evolution is about. Naturally customizing the outcome of the product in order for it to become better. When humans are interfering or even creating and manipulating humans this can be seen as controversial.
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Asees
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Post by Asees on Oct 3, 2017 6:54:25 GMT
Hello ari,
I do not believe you have answered the question. I think you should look at some of the other answers posted. Remember, the question has 3 parts.
Further, I will also like to correct some misunderstandings you have with the concept of eugenics;
First of all, I understand evolution takes place via natural selection and that the survival of the fittest can be seen at the cellular level. However, there is no such thing as "natural eugenics" because eugenics is artificial selection on humans; in other words, humans have restricted sexual access based on a particular trait (more specifically; intelligence). Basically, there is an artificial boundary placed upon humans pertaining to whom they can mate with. Hence, there is no survival of the fittest in eugenics (because of this artificially established mating restriction). Do not mix evolution via natural selection with eugenics.
Secondly, be careful with the in vetro fertilization example. As Moghaddam (2005) points out, eugenics is the "selective breeding of humans to increase or at least maintain the intelligence level of the human population" (p. 100). In vetro fertilization does not directly restrict mating behavior. Yes, it is true that it influences the genetic composition of the human population and influences its evolution. However, if you are going to use this example, you will have to elaborate more.
REFERENCES Moghaddam, F. (2005). Great ideas in Psychology: A cultural and historical introduction. Oxford: One World.
Asees (discussion facilitator)
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