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0 pointslomegor13y ago0 comments

I thought that we had already beaten biology in many aspects. In fact, biology has changed because of how we act. As we began to use tools, evolution-wise, we began to develop more traits relating to using tools.

If you think that we should only do or act as biology dictates us, and that trying to change biology doesn't lead us anywhere, you should probably stay away from medical research and sociological studies. Those are two areas where although biology is important, changes in them are also important too.

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factorial13y ago

So, do you know accept that there is a biological difference between men and women? It seems that you do. But now you claim that we have to "beat biology" to eliminate the differences. Bravo! You are twisting and turning, pulling random arguments out of your hat as you see fit. What is your background? I would be more than surprised if it was technical.

What about this angle: given that men are apparently quite superior to women when it comes to abstract thinking, then why don't we do our best to improve male performance even more? By the time women will have caught up (if ever), we've probably lost a few centuries of progress. This concept is called "opportunity costs." I am not sure it's taught in Gender Studies.

Note that I'm playing devil's advocate to make you realize how incredibly shady your argument is.

lomegorOP13y ago

OK. Until now it's has been a discussion. Now instead of discussing my arguments, you are just attacking me and what I say. I thought you had a better understanding of fallacies.

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