tags: Richard Dawkins, evolution, University of Nebraska State Museum, Diatoms, Yellowstone Lake, Stephanodiscus yellowstonensis, religion, fundamentalism, streaming video
Richard Dawkins explains how microscopic algae called Diatoms uniquely evolved in Yellowstone Lake in response to climate change [2:09]
What will the creationists and other fundamentalists say in response to these data?
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Diatoms are algae with hard parts.
You all know that the Journal of Cosmology is complete crap, right?
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You may know the blog What's Up With That. It is Anthony Watt's anti-science blog, dedicated to climate change denialism.
A current post reports the finding of life forms from another planet, in a meteorite.
"They're still diatoms"?!
You were hoping for sea monkeys?
I'm involved with some c/e debates, and Ian is right. The response will be, "But they're still diatoms."
The fundies will also claim this as evidence for creationism as this fits perfectly with "their" claims of speciation from the orginal biblical kinds.
Finally, they will toss in their newest argument: increase of information. Since there is no increase in information, this is not evolution.
Remember their slogan: my mind's made up. Don't confuse me with the facts.
The exhibit Dawkins is shown is part of Explore Evolution and can be found in several university museums in the United States. Check the link to see if one is near you.
They are still diatoms. Any creator worth his salt would put enough adaptability to survive. If we can think of that, you don't think that an all-powerful being would?
I wish I had your slogan: If our theory doesn't work, come up with one even more fantastic .
Don't believe me ? Read the history of evolution.
Thanks for playing, Mr. Dawkins.