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1. 1. Cgphoenix 06:11 PM 9/28/10

   How can he not know about They Might Be Giants cd Here Comes Science? from why does the sun shine? to how many planets are there? to science is real. They are all great songs.

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2. 2. Jim McCormick 07:18 PM 9/28/10

   The problem with the seeming god-as-lawgiver connotation of evolution is the choice of "natural selection" as a name for the process that makes evolution work. In discussing evolution we must remember that the word "select" is being use figuratively. It's not as though some conscious choice were involved. Of course, religionists want "conscious choice," by a powerful being who injects himself into history. It's no wonder that when Darwin's early critics analyzed his theory, the idea that evolution was a blind process, free of human or divine judgment. Humans have this great need to ascribe human motives and desires to "Mother Nature" or "Zeus" or whoever. In logic it's called the "pathetic fallacy."

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3. 3. xnerfherderx in reply to Cgphoenix 02:41 AM 9/29/10

   You know, I was thinking that exact same thing.

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4. 4. quchi 08:38 AM 9/29/10

   Obviously he never heard of Peter Hammill/Van der Graaf Generator. One of the latest( 2008) is a great song "Interference Patterns"
   http://peterhammill.com/phx/audio/interference-patterns
   Their work is full of science references, especially to physics( Quantum theory,Singularities( a Full Album, Red Shift, perception of Time, even the limits of Science in the wonderful Still in The Dark song.
   Little surprising that mr Greg Graffin a 'punker-Paleontologist" never heard of Peter Hammill who is notable for its anticipation of punk rock.
   "In a 1977 radio interview, John Lydon of the Sex Pistols played two tracks from the album and expressed his admiration for Hammill in glowing terms: "Peter Hammill's great. A true original. I've just liked him for years. If you listen to him, his solo albums, I'm damn sure Bowie copied a lot out of that geezer. The credit he deserves, just has not been given to him. I love all his stuff"
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Hammill
   
   More Science/Physics songs
   http://peterhammill.com/phx/category/subjects/physics

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5. 5. dbiello 09:16 AM 9/29/10

   He did mention one "science" song that inspired him: Greg Lake's "Infinite Space." Not exactly punk rock.

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6. 6. modernman 03:32 AM 10/1/10

   I would have never been to this great site, or read the countless books and papers that Greg's music and writing introduced me to. Do yourselves a favor.. Listen to Bad Religion!!

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7. 7. gypsieromian 07:07 PM 10/15/10

   Anarchy Revolution is a must read. These interview answers do not best demonstrate what Greg Graffin is teaching us about evolution as well as personal accountability. Read the book; he parallels life, music, and science beautifully.

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