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Originally Posted by flamesfever
I think it's important to study the history of Evolution, as proposed by Darwin, and how it led to the field of Eugenics, and all the atrocities that followed as a result. It's an example of human reason and logic leading us into very dark areas. Without the fundamental principals and values that underpin society, we are fully capable of losing our way. I think, in the case of Eugenics, it lasted for almost a century i.e from Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" until after WW II.
It seems whenever there is some major breakthrough in science, man always finds a way to misuse it. Perhaps we should be little more questioning about the sudden worldwide response to Climate Change. Although, coming from Alberta, I can't help being biased.
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People can lose their way, no question. But it is misguided to lay any of the blame on science.
It is also ironic, considering the extent of atrocities humans inflict on each other in the name of faith and religion.