IOW, our
> genes decide how we perceive beauty, who we love, and whether we
think it
> right or wrong.
>
Gimme a break...
jm
On 22 May 2001, at 13:44, J. R. Molloy wrote:
> the pioneering research of Randy Thornhill, UNM Regents' professor of
> biology, and Steven Gangestad, professor of psychology, has shown that beauty
> may not be entirely skin deep. There are a number of biological constants that
> transcend culture, ethnicity, and advertising campaigns. One of these is
> bilateral symmetry, which is how well your left side matches your right.
> http://www.beautyworlds.com/mirrormirror.htm
>
> More evidence indicating the ability to recognize beauty derives from
> neuro-biology and behavioral genetics (as do morality and love). IOW, our
> genes decide how we perceive beauty, who we love, and whether we think it
> right or wrong.
>
> Stay hungry,
>
> --J. R.
>
> Useless hypotheses:
> consciousness, phlogiston, philosophy, vitalism, mind, free will, qualia,
> analog computing, cultural relativism
>
> "In a world without fences and walls,
> who needs Gates and Windows?"
> --Charles Kendall
>
>
>
John Marlow
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