Are Races Equal?

[brian ross]

When you produce a Genetic study which proves that Indigenous Australians are different to all other humans, Bobby, you might have a point. To you, external, physical differences are more important than the reality of what underlies them - Genes. Genes determine if you are a man or a Chimpanzee or a Monkey or a banana. Indigenous Australians share the same Genes as do White Europeans. QED.

[Bobby]

When you produce a Genetic study which proves that Indigenous Australians are different to all other humans, Bobby, you might have a point. To you, external, physical differences are more important than the reality of what underlies them - Genes. Genes determine if you are a man or a Chimpanzee or a Monkey or a banana. Indigenous Australians share the same Genes as do White Europeans. QED.

Brian,
I have already given you some examples of how our genes are different.

[brian ross]

When you produce a Genetic study which proves that Indigenous Australians are different to all other humans, Bobby, you might have a point. To you, external, physical differences are more important than the reality of what underlies them - Genes. Genes determine if you are a man or a Chimpanzee or a Monkey or a banana. Indigenous Australians share the same Genes as do White Europeans. QED.

Brian,
I have already given you some examples of how our genes are different.

No, you haven't. You have used examples of Physical differences - the colour of their skin, the shape of their face, etc. You have failed dismally to address the issue of Genetics, Bobby. Like Bogan, you are apparently unable to understand what Genetics is. Until you and he accept that Genetics has demolished the idea of "race" as expressed by Racists, you are on a hiding to nothing in this issue.

[Bobby]

When you produce a Genetic study which proves that Indigenous Australians are different to all other humans, Bobby, you might have a point. To you, external, physical differences are more important than the reality of what underlies them - Genes. Genes determine if you are a man or a Chimpanzee or a Monkey or a banana. Indigenous Australians share the same Genes as do White Europeans. QED.

Brian,
I have already given you some examples of how our genes are different.

No, you haven't. You have used examples of Physical differences - the colour of their skin, the shape of their face, etc. You have failed dismally to address the issue of Genetics, Bobby. Like Bogan, you are apparently unable to understand what Genetics is. Until you and he accept that Genetics has demolished the idea of "race" as expressed by Racists, you are on a hiding to nothing in this issue.

Read again Brian - comprehension - they are different to us.

humans came out of Africa.
the Abos are descended from the earliest homo sapiens and have been here for about 60,000 years.
They have hardly evolved in that time except to handle the hot dry conditions of Australia.
We probably looked like them 60,000 to 200,000 years ago.
We've changed since then by the process of evolution.
They evolved in a different way to us.
Also - they had no natural immunity to the dozens of terrible diseases brought
here by the Europeans.
They also can't handle alcohol as their genetics is not prepared for that either.
They are a subspecies of humans that will very quickly die out
by the process of natural selection.

[brian ross]

Wrong, wrong, wrong, Bobby.

You simply refuse to accept that genetically, Indigenous Australians are basically identical to modern, white Europeans. There is no major difference in their genetic makeup. They draw on the same source, as you have noted, as do all humans - Africans. We are all essentially the same Genetically. it is what allows all humans to interbreed. Racists, however OTOH, refuse to accept that because it demolishes their beliefs in the idea that the "races" are fundamentally different, that the colour of a person's skin determines their intelligence, their behavior, their culture, everything about them.

[Bobby]

Wrong, wrong, wrong, Bobby.

You simply refuse to accept that genetically, Indigenous Australians are basically identical to modern, white Europeans. There is no major difference in their genetic makeup. They draw on the same source, as you have noted, as do all humans - Africans. We are all essentially the same Genetically. it is what allows all humans to interbreed. Racists, however OTOH, refuse to accept that because it demolishes their beliefs in the idea that the "races" are fundamentally different, that the colour of a person's skin determines their intelligence, their behavior, their culture, everything about them.

Wrong, wrong, wrong, Brian,
We were like Abos 60,000 years ago but we evolved due to environmental & evolutionary pressure.
Some of our ancestors even became white.
Our ancestors built great empires even as far back as the ancient Greeks.
We had writing, schools of learning, mathematics, science.
We moved away from being hunter gatherers like Abos and cultivated vast areas of land
to feed people who lived in cities.
Even the Egyptians built the pyramids 5,000 years ago that we would trouble building today.
We formed complex civilisations all over Europe & then invaded the world.
The Abos had no evolutionary pressure to change - except for the hot dry climate of Australia -
they managed to survive without forming cities and didn't need cultivation, writing or mathematics.
They only ever had primitive cave drawings and a few tiny dwellings - more like huts made of a few stones.
They hunted with spears and boomerangs - they didn't even know about metals.
Abos most likely fail so badly in school because they are not as intelligent as Europeans.
They will die out as a sub species.
The irony is that white people will die out too as the world is being overpopulated by the tinted races.
As for the most intelligent people? -
I believe that title belongs to the Japanese - believe it or not.

I know your progressive ideas make you feel better but they are not based on truth.
Don't live your life as a lie.

[Bogan]

Brian Ross wrote

No it isn't, Bogan. When you work out the differences between science and society, get back to us. I work within social constructs and scientific fact. I would prefer that Racism didn't exist as it is a pointless exercise in discrimination based upon physical environmental adaptations, nothing more. Racism is a dead concept in science but Racists continue to exist

What you want, Brian, is to say that races exist when you want to, and say that they do not exist when you feel it is more convenient. Either races exist or they don't. You can't ahve it both ways.

Brian Ross wrote

No, they are not. They are descriptions of physical differences based upon Genetic differences.

Which is exactly what the term "race" is all about. It is a classification just like every other classification.

Brian Ross

According to you, there is no difference between a plant and a Kangaroo, Bogan. An amoeba is not a Wombat and a Possum is not a fish. All are Genetically different. There is no Genetic difference between an Indigenous Australian and you. It appears to hurt you to acknowledge that, Bogan. Time you caught up with 21st century science rather than relying on 19 century bullshit

What you have written is too stupid for words. Within species are sub species. Races and ethnicities equate directly to the terms "sub species" and "breeds". If you can't figure that out, or more likely, you refuse to make the simple connection, then other people can, and they must think you are either completely stupid or totally devious.

Brian Ross wrote

Race bas no scientific bass because it has no Genetic basis, Bogan. All humanity shares the same genetics. An Eskimo can interbreed with a Kalahari Bushman. A Bushman can interbreed with an Indigenous American. A Native American can interbreed with a European. A Mongolian can interbreed with a European. An Indian can interbreed with a European. We all share the same Genes. There are no "races" as far as Genetics is concerned. There are no "races" as far as science is concerned. You appear unable or unwilling to grasp this preferring to cling to your pre-Genetic 19th century belief that the physical appearance of a person determines their behaviour or their intelligence.

Race has a scientific basis and a genetic basis, for the reasons I have already given. Any reasonable person reading this exchange can understand that and would agree with what I have said. You are in the position of a Creationist, coming out with complete stupidity to explain away self evident truth. No wonder you wanted to ban me from your website. I am sure that there are some doe eyed little brainwashed lefties around who, on reading both sides of this exchange, would look askance at your peculiar position. They would figure out that you must be a lunatic to take the position you have taken, and then figure out who is being scientific and logical.

Brian Ross wrote

I am bit discussing what other people believe or do, Bogan. I am discussing what you believe and what I know. "Race" is a social construct. It has no scientific basis according to Genetics

And I am telling you that I read a book from one of your side who bragged about lobbying Congress to shut the scientists up. That was when I stopped being objective and stated being subjective. Any ideology which depends up shutting up the scientists to maintain it's credibility has no credibility at all.

Brian Ross wrote

Genetically plants, animals and humans are separate groups, Bogan. Humanity is just one species of animal. Homo Sapien Sapiens is a species of Ape. Genetically, we share a great deal in common with Chimpanzees, our nearest relatives. However, they and we cannot interbreed with them. We can interbreed with all members of modern humanity. This means we are all genetically the same. Just as all domesticated dogs can interbreed with all other domestic dogs. Just as all domesticated cats can interbreed with all other domesticated cats. Etc., Etc. When you face reality, get back to us.

What you are saying is childish rubbish. Any year 8 schoolkid with a skerrick of scientific knowledge would laugh at your deliberate disinformation. Within all species are sub species, where adaptations to wildly differing environments have caused genetic changes within species, so that the resulting sub species are identifiably different. And they can have very different behaviours and physical properties as well. Any teenager can understand that, Brian. I will look forward to your reply in which you will pretend that you can't understand simple concepts in order to stifle the debate. It is dishonest, and you know it is dishonest. You are just not that stupid.

Brian Ross wrote

Poor, poor, Bogan. Still unable to face the reality that science has revealed to us.

You are unable to face the reality that science knows it does. Races and ethnicities equate exactly with sub species and breeds. You know that they do, but just like any good socialist, you can stand there and lie through you teeth and pretend you do not understand what you most definitely do understand.

Brian Ross wrote

I use the concepts of "race" because I am talking to a racist. If the Racist was willing to discard their views on "race" and instead talk about reality, I would not need to talk about "race".

You use the term race when it is convenient, because you know that the classification of race does exist. And then pretend that it does not exist when it is convenient to you. I won't let you get away with that contradiction, Brian.

[brian ross]

Brian Ross wrote

No it isn't, Bogan. When you work out the differences between science and society, get back to us. I work within social constructs and scientific fact. I would prefer that Racism didn't exist as it is a pointless exercise in discrimination based upon physical environmental adaptations, nothing more. Racism is a dead concept in science but Racists continue to exist

What you want, Brian, is to say that races exist when you want to, and say that they do not exist when you feel it is more convenient. Either races exist or they don't. You can't ahve it both ways.

No, I have explained my position many times, Bogan and you have read it many times. "Race" is a social construct. It has no basis in Genetics. QED.

Brian Ross wrote

No, they are not. They are descriptions of physical differences based upon Genetic differences.

Which is exactly what the term "race" is all about. It is a classification just like every other classification.

Except, as I keep pointing out, it is not supported in Genetics. When you have a scientific paper published in a peer reviewed journal to support your claims, bring it to me and I will read it. Until, there is no scientific basis for the concept of "race" as used by Racists like yourself. Genetics has overturned it completely. There are no "races" except the human one. QED.

Brian Ross

According to you, there is no difference between a plant and a Kangaroo, Bogan. An amoeba is not a Wombat and a Possum is not a fish. All are Genetically different. There is no Genetic difference between an Indigenous Australian and you. It appears to hurt you to acknowledge that, Bogan. Time you caught up with 21st century science rather than relying on 19 century bullshit

What you have written is too stupid for words. Within species are sub species. Races and ethnicities equate directly to the terms "sub species" and "breeds". If you can't figure that out, or more likely, you refuse to make the simple connection, then other people can, and they must think you are either completely stupid or totally devious.

"Sub-species" are genetic differences between members of the one species which makes interbreeding difficult if not often impossible, Bogan. Please prove to us that there are "sub-species" within the species Homo Sapien Sapiens. I look forward to the publication of your research.

Brian Ross wrote

Race bas no scientific bass because it has no Genetic basis, Bogan. All humanity shares the same genetics. An Eskimo can interbreed with a Kalahari Bushman. A Bushman can interbreed with an Indigenous American. A Native American can interbreed with a European. A Mongolian can interbreed with a European. An Indian can interbreed with a European. We all share the same Genes. There are no "races" as far as Genetics is concerned. There are no "races" as far as science is concerned. You appear unable or unwilling to grasp this preferring to cling to your pre-Genetic 19th century belief that the physical appearance of a person determines their behaviour or their intelligence.

Race has a scientific basis and a genetic basis, for the reasons I have already given.

Does it? Please point me to a scientific paper which supports this premise of yours, Bogan. A failure by you to do so, of course indicates what about your claims?

Brian Ross wrote

Genetically plants, animals and humans are separate groups, Bogan. Humanity is just one species of animal. Homo Sapien Sapiens is a species of Ape. Genetically, we share a great deal in common with Chimpanzees, our nearest relatives. However, they and we cannot interbreed with them. We can interbreed with all members of modern humanity. This means we are all genetically the same. Just as all domesticated dogs can interbreed with all other domestic dogs. Just as all domesticated cats can interbreed with all other domesticated cats. Etc., Etc. When you face reality, get back to us.

What you are saying is childish rubbish. Any year 8 schoolkid with a skerrick of scientific knowledge would laugh at your deliberate disinformation.

Then you should have absolutely no difficulty in finding a scientific paper which supports your views, Bogan. Where is it?

Within all species are sub species, where adaptations to wildly differing environments have caused genetic changes within species, so that the resulting sub species are identifiably different. And they can have very different behaviours and physical properties as well. Any teenager can understand that, Brian. I will look forward to your reply in which you will pretend that you can't understand simple concepts in order to stifle the debate. It is dishonest, and you know it is dishonest. You are just not that stupid.

Nothing dishonest about what I have said, Bogan. There are no sub-species within Homo Sapien Sapiens. Homo Neanderthal or Homo Denisovans or Homo Floresiensis are distinct sub-species of Homo. They are extinct. Homo Sapien Sapiens interbred with them and absorbed them. As I keep saying, present us with a scientific paper, published in a reputable peer-reviewed journal which supports what you claim, otherwise you are talking bullshit.

Brian Ross wrote

Poor, poor, Bogan. Still unable to face the reality that science has revealed to us.

You are unable to face the reality that science knows it does. Races and ethnicities equate exactly with sub species and breeds. You know that they do, but just like any good socialist, you can stand there and lie through you teeth and pretend you do not understand what you most definitely do understand.

I don't think you're lying, Bogan. I just think you are utterly misguided and so out of touch with reality. You are living a 19th century existence in a 21st century world. There are no sub-species of humanity in existence today. We can all interbreed easily. We are all Homo Sapien Sapiens, Bogan. That is what Genetics has revealed to us. That is what Genetics is revealing about most species today - Taxonomy is undergoing a revolution.

Brian Ross wrote

I use the concepts of "race" because I am talking to a racist. If the Racist was willing to discard their views on "race" and instead talk about reality, I would not need to talk about "race".

You use the term race when it is convenient, because you know that the classification of race does exist. And then pretend that it does not exist when it is convenient to you. I won't let you get away with that contradiction, Brian.

I use the term "race" in inverted commas, Bogan because "race" is a social construct. QED.

[Bobby]

Brian,

"Sub-species" are genetic differences between members of the one species which makes interbreeding difficult if not often impossible, Bogan. Please prove to us that there are "sub-species" within the species Homo Sapien Sapiens. I look forward to the publication of your research.

Brian - you're completely wrong - apologise.

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By definition, a subspecies is a group within a species that has become somewhat physically and genetically different from the rest of the group. However, they are still similar enough to interbreed with the rest of the species. What are some examples of subspecies? Let's take a closer look.

Why Are There Subspecies?

Now let's take a look at why some species branch into subspecies. One major reason for this is geographic isolation of a particular population of that species. If some members of the species end up in another area or region, they physically cannot interbreed simply because they are too far away. They are still the same species, but the group that became isolated may take on some different physical features simply due to their location. This can distinguish them from one another.

[brian ross]

Homo sapiens is the only extant human species. The name is Latin for "wise man" and was introduced in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus (who is himself the lectotype for the species).

Extinct species of the genus Homo include Homo erectus, extant from roughly 1.9 to 0.4 million years ago, and a number of other species (by some authors considered subspecies of either H. sapiens or H. erectus). The age of speciation of H. sapiens out of ancestral H. erectus (or an intermediate species such as Homo antecessor) is estimated to have been roughly 350,000 years ago.[note 1] Sustained archaic admixture is known to have taken place both in Africa and (following the recent Out-Of-Africa expansion) in Eurasia, between about 100,000 and 30,000 years ago.[4]

The term anatomically modern humans[5] (AMH) is used to distinguish H. sapiens having an anatomy consistent with the range of phenotypes seen in contemporary humans from varieties of extinct archaic humans. This is useful especially for times and regions where anatomically modern and archaic humans co-existed, for example, in Paleolithic Europe.

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Because of our past history there are some subjects that are taboo. Any analysis of differences in human populations is one of these taboo areas.

Just stating that there is only one species of Human: Homo sapiens sapiens is an oxymoron. Subspecies names are not used unless there are more than one subspecies. Anyone using the sub specific name is perpetuating the idea that we are actually several subspecies.

The truth is that humans were several subspecies or on the verge of being subspecies. As a taxonomist and systematic biologist, I personally don’t like subspecific designations as they violate the principle of binomial nomenclature. However biology is messy and sometimes species is not sufficient. Take the example of a cline. A cline is a measurable gradient in a single biological trait of a species across its geographical range. The leopard frog is a classical example. The male’s call attracts the female for mating. If the female does not recognize the call, she will not mate with the male. The frog’s call varies across its range as a cline. Nearby populations can interbreed. But expose a female from the southern end of the range to a male from the northern end of the range and she will not recognize him as a mate. If the frogs in the middle were extinct, we would have two species, but now we handle it by designating three subspecies.

Humans were well on the way to speciation. Enough so that we could be considered several subspecies with true speciation being incipient. However, the Age of Exploration resulted in the mixing of genes of the subspecies. There may be many populations that are still genetically isolated, but much of the human population has enough genetic mixture that the subspecies are irrelevant. In much of the world, the taboos of inter-racial marriage, have disappeared and we can expect that the races will become more and more mixed as time progresses. Our ability to move around the world easily stopped and reversed a speciation event. If this trend continues race will truly disappear, but right now there are people of different races and there are people without a race (otherwise known as mixed race). As the proportion of bi- and even tri-racial individuals in the overall population increases the relevance of single race people diminishes.

Politically we could abolish the notion of race in the US, however there are too many benefits to being a member of certain minorities. Just as there were once substantial social and financial benefits of being able to pass as being Caucasian, there are now benefits of being able to pass as other races. Fortunately my children appear to actually be colorblind. The media has also changed. More and more advertisements show mixed race couples and families. It is also more and more common to see mixed race couples in reality. The generation that are now teens and twenty-somethings may be the first racially indifferent generation since we left Africa.

I think there may be hope for humanity yet.

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Introduced Species Summary Project
Human (Homo sapiens sapiens)

Common Name: Modern Human. Other names: "Man," "the naked ape."

Scientific Name: Homo sapiens. Subspecies: Homo sapiens sapiens.

Classification:

Phylum or Division: Chordata.
Subphylum: Vertebrata.
Class: Mammalia.
Order: Primates.
Family: Hominidae.
Subfamily: Pongidae.

Identification: Ape with bipedal posture. Skin may be various shades of beige, dark brown, or light brown. Has little hair, primarily on top and back of head, which may be blonde, brown, black, or red. Eyes may be brown, blue, green, hazel, or grey. Has opposable thumbs, and nails on the fingers and toes, but lacks a tail. Makes tools and technology. Builds shelters of all shapes and sizes. Some populations are nomadic. The H. sapiens sapiens skull is smaller and more compact and the face is much less elongated compared to the Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalis); the modern human skull has a higher forehead, less prominent brow-ridges and smaller teeth. Modern humans are typically much less robust in body form and skeleton than Neanderthals.

Original Distribution: Species Homo sapiens is believed to have originated in East Africa, in what is now Ethiopia, about 200,000-300,000 years ago. Subspecies Homo sapiens sapiens, or modern man, emerged about 40,000-130,000 years ago, but solid evidence in this field is scarce and theories are always changing as new data is found.

Current Distribution: Worldwide. Extremely adaptable and intelligent, it has acclimated to nearly every ecosystem through evolutionary and technological means. Has become established on all 7 continents and is beginning to colonize the planet's orbital regions. Primarily found on land; may also be found for short periods on water surfaces and in the air in transports. On land, prefers coastal locations or regions near water sources.

Site and Date of Introduction: (to North America:) First wave, a group from Siberia in Asia at repeated intervals between 40,000 and 13,000 years ago across the Bering Land Bridge to Alaska. Second wave, a group from Scandinavia in 1000 A.D. across the North Atlantic Ocean to Northeastern North America. Third wave, from Europe to the Caribbean in 1492 A.D. which led to mass immigrations thereafter.

Mode(s) of Introduction: (into all new areas of the world:) By foot via natural land passages. Later by boat/ship sometime during prehistory; first record is 7th century B.C. By air beginning in 1904 A.D. By spacecraft beginning in 1961 A.D.

Reason(s) Why it has Become Established: Extremely adaptable and intelligent, with a penchant for overcoming challenges and barriers, the warm-blooded mammal Homo sapiens has acclimated to nearly every ecosystem through evolutionary and technological means. As a species it has thicker bones, a larger brain, and less pronounced brow ridges than other apes. A very large brain allows for innovative thought and problem-solving capabilities. The head of a Homo sapiens is larger than other modern primates because the skull needs room to enclose this large brain. The evolution of a bipedal posture was pivotal. Erect stance was a very radical anatomical change in the species and required major changes in the foot, pelvis, and vertebral column. The upper legs of a human have very strong muscles allowing it to stand upright. A curve in the spine near the lower back also allows upright posture because the center of gravity of a human is directly over the pelvis. The first Homo sapiens were nomadic hunter-gathers and scavengers. However, about 10,000-15,000 years ago, agriculture was developed, and people were able to settle down, raise crops, and domesticate animals. Once humans were settled, civilization took hold, first in Mesopotamia but soon in Egypt and elsewhere. The species is omnivorous, with teeth and digestive systems adapted to eating both animals and plants. The body is genetically programmed to store fat in times of famine. Humans also have a highly developed nervous system and strong senses, including excellent eyesight. Especially important is depth perception (stereoscopic vision), made possible because their eyes are located near each other. The large brain size and social structure allowed language to evolve, which is essential for cooperative communication. Culture (transmission of accumulated knowledge over generations) was then transmitted by written and spoken language. Humans also harnessed fire. Like other apes, humans have opposable thumbs which allowed the development of tools. The species has a long life span of up to 100 years. Reproduction is mammalian (live birth, of usually one or two offspring after 9 month gestation), and both parents care for the young for about 18 years and guard them fiercely. The species lives in a family social structure, reinforced by emotional bonds, allowing success through cooperation, shared resources, and division of labor. The species also takes care of its elderly and sick populations, which goes contrary to natural selection and is another result of increased brain capacity and development of emotions.

Ecological Role: Primarily a predator species. Through intelligence and technology, has successfully eliminated threat by all natural predators (large carnivores), other than disease. Impacts all stages of the ecosystem in countless ways via agriculture, water use and redirection, airborne pollutants, etc. The species has become adept at science and technology, to the point of decoding its own genome and experimenting with genetic manipulation of its own and other species. Medical developments, including reproductive technologies, have increased the lifespan and quality of life for individuals of its own and other species. Actions are causing the extinction of other species on the planet at the rate of 30,000 per year.

Benefit(s): Human intelligence and innovation has allowed it to become the dominant species on the planet. In this role they are caretakers of many other species. Some make the effort to protect the environment and choose not to predate certain species, finding alternate sources of nutrition. Some have learned genetic manipulation which has prevented the extinction of many species. Biological knowledge has also led to achievements in medicine and health, benefitting both humans and other species. Human consciousness has led to the development of art, as well as cultural beliefs in a deity or deities and the formation of moral judgement and ethics, which lead many of the species to act responsibly. The human capacity for learning and its insatiable quest for knowledge leads to ever-increasing studies and it is possible that the intelligence of this species will find a way to solve the ecological problems of its own making.

Threat(s): Humans are an extremely well-adapted, successful species and in becoming dominant they have crowded out and assumed resources from many other species, particularly large mammals which require large amounts of resources and a large range to survive. Humans are greedy by nature, liking a large home range and a wide variety of food resources. They are also unnecessarily wasteful. Overpredation is a large problem and has led to the extinction of many other species. Those that remain do so in terribly low numbers that can be counted. In addition to taking existing resources, human technology and population size contribute large quantities of pollutants which lead to toxicity of remaining resources including air, water, land, soil, and prey.

The consequences of this species cerebral growth and resulting intelligence have been enormous. Cultural evolution has resulted in Homo sapiens sapiens becoming a species that could change the environment to meet its needs and not have to adapt to an environment through natural selection. Effects have been devastating. As a direct result of human changes to the environment, the extinction rate of other living organisms is 50 times greater than normal. Such changes include habitat destruction and chemical pollution, destruction of tropical rain forests, and disruption of the atmospheric gas balance, spread of disease, and introduction of foreign species into new environments. This extremely territorial and emotional species is prone to anger and violence, often resulting in the outbreak of warfare on an ever-larger scale. Human intelligence and collective knowledge in the areas of chemistry and physics have led to the development of atomic and nuclear bombs, which if used threaten the existence of life on the entire planet. Biological knowledge has led to the capacity for genetic manipulation, and carelessness or error could lead to biological devastation via the development of "superbugs" or genetically modified species becoming invasive. Additionally, this species has become so numerous and so dominant that it has even reached the capacity to affect the world climate via global temperature change, destroying the ozone layer, and affecting global weather patterns. The recent population explosion of Homo sapiens sapiens is possibly the most devastating crisis in the history of life.

Control Level Diagnosis: Highest Priority.

Control Method: It is believed that the sheer numbers of this species will bring the planet to its carrying capacity and reach critical mass very soon, if it hasn't already. As with all dense populations, disease epidemics are expected to increase in frequency and intensity, and a worldwide plague or resource crisis will cause widespread casualties. Self-imposed population control measures may become necessary. Yet this species will likely never be entirely eliminated except by its own self-destruction. It is hoped the species will develop the intelligence level to control the consequences of its own actions. (If all else fails, everyone could just join the Voluntary Human Extinction Movement.)

References:

Palomar University: Evolution of Modern Humans
PBS Evolution: Humans
Scientist Issues "Global Swarming" Warning (Oregon State University Extension & Experiment Station Communications office)
AMNH: Cretaceous Meteor Showers, the Human Ecological "Niche," and the Sixth Extinction by Niles Eldredge
Animal House: Homo sapiens sapiens
Homo sapiens sapiens: the true modern human
Scientific American: The Modern Human Morass
Scientific American: Is Out of Africa Going Out the Door?
Scientific American: Food for Thought: Dietary change was a driving force in human evolution
The Fire Within: The Unfolding Story of Human Mitochondrial DNA, by Ken Miller (Brown University)
ABC News: Daughters of Eve
ABC News: Science: We Dodged Extinction

Author: Kathryn McGinley
Last Edited: December 9, 2002

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There are no human subspecies, Bobby.