Re: Further Evolution beyond the Human?

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In article <32561B4A.737C@tyco.net.au>,
Brian Davison <davison@tyco.net.au> wrote:
>I have an interesting theory on evolution to consider. It seems most
>likely that the natural process of evolution is finished, and mankind is
>the final product of that evolution. So the question remains, what
>comes next?

If you read Stephen Gould's latest book "Full House" he'll explain
why the concept of evolution being "directional" to "higher" or "more complex"
organisms is a folk fallacy.
Prof. Gould teaches palentology at Harvard and is currently on a national
lecture to promote his new book.

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