Well more a part 1.5, mostly just a thought had about it. Particularly due to the impact of social groups and how they interact. For instance say generic Europeans, islanders and religious groups.
Europeans, as the first example, will breed with anybody. At least this is true in the context of this argument. This means that they'll intergrate faster within the community and be quicker to mutate into this general human race.
Islanders are much the same, kinda at least. Mostly I'm using them to refer to a general indigenous case. Yes they will bread outside of their own race but to a certain extent will try and stay introverted. Will still likely be assimilated by the growing Euro population though.
Finally we have our religious groups. I'm thinking along the lines of Muslims or Buddhists. These groups tend to stay completely introverted for one reason or another (crackpot theory for another time). This means that while the Invaders are off breeding with the natives, they'll be off in their own little corner. Who knows though, thousand years that might all change.
April 7, 2010
April 4, 2010
The monoracial world
This is a theory I've had for a while regarding evolution. Not the long term stuff though, just within a few thousand years perhaps. I had gotten to thinking about the various races within the human species and so i got to wondering what's gonna happen a long time from now, and i came up with two ideas.
1) The areas become settled so that the population of any given place becomes a new unique population.
2) Migration continues in such a way that humans merely become a single race.
Let's start with the first one shall we. Anthropology 101 pretty much comes off as humans started in Africa and migrated from there. And yes you've probably noticed that allot of us don't look African, this being due to mutations caused by our environment. I believe the Europeans became white to get better use of the sun there.
Thing is though that other migrants came in with a different set of genes and, i use the word broadly, contaminated the local gene pool. But now as the world has stabilized somewhat in terms of migrations that the local populations will settle down again. And so ten thousand years from now the local populations might revert back. Again the population of Europe might become entirely white again.
This of course assumes little movement among the population, which somehow seems unlikely. The other option then is perhaps humans simply become the one race. I know how much we all love our biodiversity but when you think about it we keep breeding with each other something has to give. I know how the future in movies all looks like a lovely little mix of races but would that really happen? I mean if we keep moving and exchanging genes then after enough time natural selection will just choose the best ones. This of course leading to all humans having the certain genes that work best across earth. And since we've done well to eliminate our environment and it's effect on us it does seem likely.
On a social note however i don't think the ENTIRE human race will be like that. We all know how much people like to be with their "own kind". There will, for a long time at least, be these circles of people that refuse to breed with anyone less than "pure". But let's face it, who is pure? I mean maybe in the colour of our skin but anyone that was in the colonies has a mix of Irish, English, Scottish.... There is no purity, get over it.
Back to (1) and (2) though, it does seem feasible that the two will combine in some sense. Populations will differ slightly based on location but for a whole we'll be a people shares little resemblance to what we are now. Was actually being told that red heads are dying out because it was little outliers in nature but since it's now so much grander there's no need for the gene. Then again i do suppose there's only one way to know for sure. See you in the future.
Ttfn<3
1) The areas become settled so that the population of any given place becomes a new unique population.
2) Migration continues in such a way that humans merely become a single race.
Let's start with the first one shall we. Anthropology 101 pretty much comes off as humans started in Africa and migrated from there. And yes you've probably noticed that allot of us don't look African, this being due to mutations caused by our environment. I believe the Europeans became white to get better use of the sun there.
Thing is though that other migrants came in with a different set of genes and, i use the word broadly, contaminated the local gene pool. But now as the world has stabilized somewhat in terms of migrations that the local populations will settle down again. And so ten thousand years from now the local populations might revert back. Again the population of Europe might become entirely white again.
This of course assumes little movement among the population, which somehow seems unlikely. The other option then is perhaps humans simply become the one race. I know how much we all love our biodiversity but when you think about it we keep breeding with each other something has to give. I know how the future in movies all looks like a lovely little mix of races but would that really happen? I mean if we keep moving and exchanging genes then after enough time natural selection will just choose the best ones. This of course leading to all humans having the certain genes that work best across earth. And since we've done well to eliminate our environment and it's effect on us it does seem likely.
On a social note however i don't think the ENTIRE human race will be like that. We all know how much people like to be with their "own kind". There will, for a long time at least, be these circles of people that refuse to breed with anyone less than "pure". But let's face it, who is pure? I mean maybe in the colour of our skin but anyone that was in the colonies has a mix of Irish, English, Scottish.... There is no purity, get over it.
Back to (1) and (2) though, it does seem feasible that the two will combine in some sense. Populations will differ slightly based on location but for a whole we'll be a people shares little resemblance to what we are now. Was actually being told that red heads are dying out because it was little outliers in nature but since it's now so much grander there's no need for the gene. Then again i do suppose there's only one way to know for sure. See you in the future.
Ttfn<3
The general admin
Alright peeps this is a short one just to let you know what's happening.
Easter is done and dusted and am now looking forward to the chocolate sales.
School is on a two week study break, goody.
My head is now fine and dandy again, though i think somebody punched my chest.
Will try update owc in the next couple days.
Anyway on with the show.
Easter is done and dusted and am now looking forward to the chocolate sales.
School is on a two week study break, goody.
My head is now fine and dandy again, though i think somebody punched my chest.
Will try update owc in the next couple days.
Anyway on with the show.
April 1, 2010
March 20, 2010
Friends
Friends are something I've been thinking about allot lately. Notably best friends and what it means to be one. Okay so this post could quite easily turn into a little emo rant about "i have no friends nobody loves me" but I'm a lil too passive for that.
What is a best friend anyway. A best friend I'd reckon is someone who'll always be there for you. Somebody that's never much more than a text away. Wouldn't think a friend is someone you have to spend 24/7 with, just someone whose company you'd always enjoy. Much like anything though it's always so hard to find, and even harder to hold on to. Once a boy back in the day who i just sort of clicked with you know, was truly great. We did much as we could together and was so sad the day he left.
I think the short of it really is a best friend is somebody who you love and loves you back. I mean that in a platonic sense of course. This isn't the love like for your mum or your partner but a different sort. This post is about to get really tacky but i do honestly believe it. Your friends are the people you surround yourself with, the people you talk to or see from time to time, but your best friend is that one that stands out.
I mean to say that one person without whom your life just wouldn't feel right without. And yes I've had a few people like this though i mostly left them in Wellington. Is one girl up here though that I've always thought my best friend, but now am starting to doubt it.
It's good to have someone round whose always been there, but is that fact alone enough? Yes there was a time when they were a big a part of my life as anybody ever has been, but it's almost as if that's dissipated. We've grown up i guess, both gotten ourselves busy in our own lives without much time for one another.
Perhaps it is time to make some new friends though, as the present ones seem so far away. To those people who i know are truly my best mates, I love you guys. And to those of you who just think you are well..
Would that i could.
What is a best friend anyway. A best friend I'd reckon is someone who'll always be there for you. Somebody that's never much more than a text away. Wouldn't think a friend is someone you have to spend 24/7 with, just someone whose company you'd always enjoy. Much like anything though it's always so hard to find, and even harder to hold on to. Once a boy back in the day who i just sort of clicked with you know, was truly great. We did much as we could together and was so sad the day he left.
I think the short of it really is a best friend is somebody who you love and loves you back. I mean that in a platonic sense of course. This isn't the love like for your mum or your partner but a different sort. This post is about to get really tacky but i do honestly believe it. Your friends are the people you surround yourself with, the people you talk to or see from time to time, but your best friend is that one that stands out.
I mean to say that one person without whom your life just wouldn't feel right without. And yes I've had a few people like this though i mostly left them in Wellington. Is one girl up here though that I've always thought my best friend, but now am starting to doubt it.
It's good to have someone round whose always been there, but is that fact alone enough? Yes there was a time when they were a big a part of my life as anybody ever has been, but it's almost as if that's dissipated. We've grown up i guess, both gotten ourselves busy in our own lives without much time for one another.
Perhaps it is time to make some new friends though, as the present ones seem so far away. To those people who i know are truly my best mates, I love you guys. And to those of you who just think you are well..
Would that i could.
March 8, 2010
Summer's gone away
So this is awkward...
What can i say folks, summer was chaotic as ever so any free time i did have usually resulted in sleep. I suppose most bloggers by now would be loading up this post with photos from vacation and recanting every last detail of their break. Me, not so much, I'm more for the forward motion.
Before we get started i probably should give you the highlight reel of the last few months. I finished my degree at Vic which is now in a pile somewhere to be framed, has a seal on it and everything. I'm currently doing my BSc at University of Auckland with a major in mathematics. Oh and if you didn't figure it out, I've moved to Auckland, was about a month ago. Also means I am single and plan to stay as that for a while. Aside from that there was nothing big going on, just usual summer stuff.
Quick shout to my aunty Sophie Keefe who died 3 weeks ago at 94. Odds are there will be another post purely about that though.
All things aside though my workload this year is a fair bit more than last year so that'll keep me occupied. Thankfully it's a lil more structured, as opposed to summer i mean, so regular blogging should resume quickly :)
Mostly this post is designed to show I'm still alive so don't worry too much about content, mostly it's cause I'm between lectures. Which come to think of it i need to get to. Hope i wasn't missed too much.
Ttfn<3
What can i say folks, summer was chaotic as ever so any free time i did have usually resulted in sleep. I suppose most bloggers by now would be loading up this post with photos from vacation and recanting every last detail of their break. Me, not so much, I'm more for the forward motion.
Before we get started i probably should give you the highlight reel of the last few months. I finished my degree at Vic which is now in a pile somewhere to be framed, has a seal on it and everything. I'm currently doing my BSc at University of Auckland with a major in mathematics. Oh and if you didn't figure it out, I've moved to Auckland, was about a month ago. Also means I am single and plan to stay as that for a while. Aside from that there was nothing big going on, just usual summer stuff.
Quick shout to my aunty Sophie Keefe who died 3 weeks ago at 94. Odds are there will be another post purely about that though.
All things aside though my workload this year is a fair bit more than last year so that'll keep me occupied. Thankfully it's a lil more structured, as opposed to summer i mean, so regular blogging should resume quickly :)
Mostly this post is designed to show I'm still alive so don't worry too much about content, mostly it's cause I'm between lectures. Which come to think of it i need to get to. Hope i wasn't missed too much.
Ttfn<3
December 12, 2009
Fail Blogging
Yeah you know, sorry. Thing is that back during the year past i had some semblance of a routine so i would post blogs a bit more habitually. This being summer now and I haven't had a solid routine in over a month things have kinda gone down hill. Factor in that blogger hates me and you get a long time without posts.
Should probably get back to business as usual though. Got plenty of random shit and tons a stuff to review. But this being the personal blog, let's get personal.
Yes folks it is indeed summer, though you wouldn't know it looking out the window. Things have been pretty hectic, problem is finding a job to fund the hecticness. Not that there aren't jobs available it's just the whole notion of me leaving in a month doesn't sit well with employers. I do have some work though, I'm currently doing gardening for my parents so they can rent out the house here. What's slightly unnerving is I'm quite enjoying it.
That said the last month has actually been pretty slow, not that I'm complaining. I'm not really much for the big wild parties or anything like that. I do see people on occasion (will be doing a santa run next week) but really I've just been relaxing at home, reading a bit, listening to some music and stuff. Which to be entirely honest is how i like my time spent.
Undoubtedly I'm soon to be dragged along to the beach. This must all sound so foreign to all you lot in the northern. We have summer break and Christmas break all rolled into one, and i love it!
So anyway that's pretty much the just of what's been happening. Oh and btw i know a few people have been ignoring me and i know they read this blog, rightly i don't mind if you don't wanna talk to me, but could i at least have a reason?
Either way, Ttfn<3
Should probably get back to business as usual though. Got plenty of random shit and tons a stuff to review. But this being the personal blog, let's get personal.
Yes folks it is indeed summer, though you wouldn't know it looking out the window. Things have been pretty hectic, problem is finding a job to fund the hecticness. Not that there aren't jobs available it's just the whole notion of me leaving in a month doesn't sit well with employers. I do have some work though, I'm currently doing gardening for my parents so they can rent out the house here. What's slightly unnerving is I'm quite enjoying it.
That said the last month has actually been pretty slow, not that I'm complaining. I'm not really much for the big wild parties or anything like that. I do see people on occasion (will be doing a santa run next week) but really I've just been relaxing at home, reading a bit, listening to some music and stuff. Which to be entirely honest is how i like my time spent.
Undoubtedly I'm soon to be dragged along to the beach. This must all sound so foreign to all you lot in the northern. We have summer break and Christmas break all rolled into one, and i love it!
So anyway that's pretty much the just of what's been happening. Oh and btw i know a few people have been ignoring me and i know they read this blog, rightly i don't mind if you don't wanna talk to me, but could i at least have a reason?
Either way, Ttfn<3
November 12, 2009
The split
Alright well even though nobody said anything I've decided to split up content. I've been on a bit of a clean buzz lately so maybe this will help organise things. So this here blog will stick to actual posts about well, me (feel free to unsubscribe now). Well me and any of the others who get their a into g and post something. As I'm writing this the other two blogs are currently derelict but will be doing introductory posts soon.
Offered Without Comment: This will be where i put all the random stuff i come across on. Mostly the internets stuff and other such randomness but also any stray science links or religious oddities that cross my mind. You can probably guess from the name that i wont be doing much actual writing for it, but hey it works. Feel free to submit!
Infinite Repeat: This is where all the music, movies, games et al will be posted. Mostly will be video content but will plan to write there as well. Basically if you want to see what my senses are focusing on at any given moment. Which knowing me is gonna change at any given moment. Stay tuned!
Ttfn<3
Offered Without Comment: This will be where i put all the random stuff i come across on. Mostly the internets stuff and other such randomness but also any stray science links or religious oddities that cross my mind. You can probably guess from the name that i wont be doing much actual writing for it, but hey it works. Feel free to submit!
Infinite Repeat: This is where all the music, movies, games et al will be posted. Mostly will be video content but will plan to write there as well. Basically if you want to see what my senses are focusing on at any given moment. Which knowing me is gonna change at any given moment. Stay tuned!
Ttfn<3
November 10, 2009
Infinite repeat.
Right i said i would write about music so here we go, first off hip-hop
Mos def ladies and gentleman. Probably one of the greatest of all time. Cause you see before all the "pop a cap in that ho bitches ass" stuff came around, there was something resembling music in the world of rap. This is actually the stuff i really like about rap stuff, just keeping it really simple, words and beat ya know.
Now to the pop section
Within three listens I had the lyrics memorised, if that ain't pop music i don't know what is. Plus i would like to say that if i could perform with the CBS orchestra damned if i wouldn't. Apparently the album as a whole isn't too good, but as i heard someone put it "preparing for the best greatest hits album ever".
More pop music now with Flight of the Concords and their new album I Told You I Was Freaky. No video to go along with this but i highly recommend getting it. Most of the tracks come the second season of their tv show so if you youtube them you can probably find what they sound like. But all the tracks have been remastered for the album and it includes a few extras. Go buy it!!
Mos def ladies and gentleman. Probably one of the greatest of all time. Cause you see before all the "pop a cap in that ho bitches ass" stuff came around, there was something resembling music in the world of rap. This is actually the stuff i really like about rap stuff, just keeping it really simple, words and beat ya know.
Now to the pop section
Within three listens I had the lyrics memorised, if that ain't pop music i don't know what is. Plus i would like to say that if i could perform with the CBS orchestra damned if i wouldn't. Apparently the album as a whole isn't too good, but as i heard someone put it "preparing for the best greatest hits album ever".
More pop music now with Flight of the Concords and their new album I Told You I Was Freaky. No video to go along with this but i highly recommend getting it. Most of the tracks come the second season of their tv show so if you youtube them you can probably find what they sound like. But all the tracks have been remastered for the album and it includes a few extras. Go buy it!!
Freedom in high fidelity
You heard it right boys and girls, I'm FREE!!! Subtle no?
But indeed it's all over, lectures are long since finished, and exams are gone baby gone. Now i got the whole summer to cruise. Though it's still spring at the moment isn't it? Oh well anyway. Grr really must work on this whole working situation. And this hair situation come to think of it, it's getting annoying always falling into my eyes.
So what's to talk about tonight? Well everyone is probably familiar with the future situation by now. Still looking for people, seriously, anyone? Technically though i have passed my diploma i have yet to graduate lol, i kinda forgot to. So yeah same old same old there.
Might be able to talk about religion? You know i think I'm through with the dumb christian bashing. Other than the fish in the barrel thing it's just getting kinda old. Oh and I am staying well away from the word "atheist" from now on. There is way too many stigmas there. Oh but i would like to point out two blogs, one is "cuddly atheism" written by a girl named kate, some marvelous ideas about it, see here. On the other side of the fence but thinking much alike is the "naked pastor" written by David. Good to see people making sense, plus certain things about Christianity i quite agree with.
What else is there to rant about? Music!! Actually I might start doing regular music posts, so look for the next post.
There has to be something else to rant about at this late hour. I must make a vlog some stage, though how long have i been saying that now. There are pretty things i have currently. Mother got me a book of James Jean prints so I'm super ecstatic. Dug out my old Maurice Sendak books and are loving them, you know the guy who did where the wild things are? I am quite excited to see that.
Maybe i should split this blog what do you think? Aw hell you guys never leave comments. Then again there's only like 2 of you. But was thinking maybe one for personal stuff and one for just dumping all the random shit i find. Plus would one of my contributors PLEASE post something, that's why you guys are here. Oh well next post then.
Ttfn<3
But indeed it's all over, lectures are long since finished, and exams are gone baby gone. Now i got the whole summer to cruise. Though it's still spring at the moment isn't it? Oh well anyway. Grr really must work on this whole working situation. And this hair situation come to think of it, it's getting annoying always falling into my eyes.
So what's to talk about tonight? Well everyone is probably familiar with the future situation by now. Still looking for people, seriously, anyone? Technically though i have passed my diploma i have yet to graduate lol, i kinda forgot to. So yeah same old same old there.
Might be able to talk about religion? You know i think I'm through with the dumb christian bashing. Other than the fish in the barrel thing it's just getting kinda old. Oh and I am staying well away from the word "atheist" from now on. There is way too many stigmas there. Oh but i would like to point out two blogs, one is "cuddly atheism" written by a girl named kate, some marvelous ideas about it, see here. On the other side of the fence but thinking much alike is the "naked pastor" written by David. Good to see people making sense, plus certain things about Christianity i quite agree with.
What else is there to rant about? Music!! Actually I might start doing regular music posts, so look for the next post.
There has to be something else to rant about at this late hour. I must make a vlog some stage, though how long have i been saying that now. There are pretty things i have currently. Mother got me a book of James Jean prints so I'm super ecstatic. Dug out my old Maurice Sendak books and are loving them, you know the guy who did where the wild things are? I am quite excited to see that.
Maybe i should split this blog what do you think? Aw hell you guys never leave comments. Then again there's only like 2 of you. But was thinking maybe one for personal stuff and one for just dumping all the random shit i find. Plus would one of my contributors PLEASE post something, that's why you guys are here. Oh well next post then.
Ttfn<3
November 3, 2009
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