29th June 2011, 02:58 PM
kevin wooldridge Wrote:My understanding is that evolutionary archaeology effectively denies that 'culture' develops through the imperative of man alone and is subject to the same forces that determine evolution i.e the complex form of the simplistic term 'survival of the fittest' and survival on demand. The latter as you say Gwyl is 'what we do on a day to day basis'.....Still can't see why the new book suggests that the two theories are incompatible....oh well another mystery to ponder in the wee small hours or after a good few drinks!!
Wot he said.
I think...:face-huh:
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!