MichaelMorin
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Date sent: 2018/05/03 10:34:37
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It never ceases to amaze me how many different dog breeds were created from the domestication of the wolf. The same amazement occurs when I look at how many races of humans there are and how different we too, can appear from one another.
1) Relatively speking, are the differences between dog breeds the same as the differences between human races? (genetic mutations, etc.)
2) Some dog breeds are noted as being 'more intelligent' thus having better problem solving skills and being faster learners such as collies, retrievers and poodles. So if this type of difference can occur amongst dog breeds that are all the same species, why can it not occur amongst human races that are all the same species?
3) I know the race and intelligence theories are rather controversial but if there can be physical differences between human races, owing to the environmental demands, why can't there be also cognitive differences?
4) And why isn't it valid to state that some races are more/less intelligent than others?I'm hoping for an answer that touches on the genetic and evolutionary aspects.
Please help.
I did not find the right solution from the internet.
References:
http://www.askabiologist.org.uk/answers/viewtopic.php?id=12298
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