Re: [Cognitive Psychology] Behavioral systems are genetically modular

From: Party of Citizens (citizens@vcn.bc.ca)
Date: Mon Jun 16 2003 - 16:28:24 MDT

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    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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