Homo Sapiens’ Talents: Insurance of Survival or Blind Alleys
Instructor: Robert Gossart
Location: Maine Sea Coast Mission, 127 West St., Bar Harbor
Course Meets: Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Course Size: 6-10 students
Starts: August 31, 2010
Ends: September 28, 2010
Description:
Reversing the second law of thermodynamics, life began billions of years ago, and produced through evolution millions of plants and animals. Most amazing of these animals (we think) is the multitalented Homo sapiens. This course will review Homo's exuberant abilities to reproduce, to invade, to exploit, to invent fiction, myths, to be religious and ethical, or criminal. Which talent will save our species? Excerpts of the Bible reflecting common anxieties caused by our talents will be discussed.