From: Party of Citizens (citizens@vcn.bc.ca)
Date: Mon Jun 16 2003 - 16:28:24 MDT
On Mon, 16 Jun 2003, nkotn2000 wrote:
> Hello all!
>
> "Now if only someone would set up experiments for fruit flies to
> learn T mazes and then map the genes for maze learning", wrote POC.
> Well, maze learning is totally impossible even for certain human
> individuals.
Granted. But if we could study the genes on fruit flies we would probably
find that some of them are in common with learning-intelligence in humans.
Then we could splice some into the senior Whitehouse staff (not mentioning
any names) and, presto ... no more "moron" affliction.
POC
Damage to only a single specific gene may prevent
> successful maze learning. You see, learning is specific, modular, and
> genetic, just as all other things in our body. See Gray's Anatomy.
> There you will find specific structures and specific modules, only.
> Evolution of behavior is totally impossible without modular genetic
> systems.
>
> Best,
> Nils
>
>
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