I'm still working on it, but there have been a couple of disturbing developments. The biggest one is the chapter "Why Christians and Conservatives Shouls Accept Evolution". In this chapter is a sub-chapter titled "Evolution and the Conservative Theory of Free Market Economics". In this sub-chapter is a comparison between Darwin's theory of natural selection and Adam Smith's theory of the invisible hand-
"Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection is precicely parallel to Adam Smith's theory of the invisible hand. Darwin focused on showing how complex design and ecological balance were unintended consequences of individual competition among people. The natural economy mirrors the artificial economy. Conservatives embrace free market capitalism, and they are against excessive top-down governmental regulation of the economy; they understand that the most efficient economy emerges from the complex, bottom-up behaviours of individuals pursuing their own self-interest without awareness of the larger consequences of their actions."
Let's pause for a moment here.
Though conservatives may embrace this idea- is it true? Do the best systems evolve (if you will) in an arena of unencumbered self-interest? Further, the question must be asked- "Best for whom?" Society at large? Doubtful, if history is any example.
Anyhoo- still reading it....Well, more truthfully, still trying to find where the kid put it....
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You are trying to drive me insane, aren't you? I have been checking here regularly, many times since March 2nd and I know for a fact that this post hasn't been here. It's not like I need your help going crazy, after all.
No, you are not going crazy. It's something I'd written and then delayed posting. Apparently, the machines keep the original writing date.
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