Thread:Forum:Genetic evolution vs memetic evolution (LQT!)/Gene propogation machines/reply (72)

"Even such a benign (in my view, at least) thing as planning family size may be a statistical outlier."
 * Outlier: a statistical observation that is markedly different in value from the others of the sample
 * No comprende, Senior.

Are statistically significant effects necessary to show that voluntary eugenics is a legitimate or useful term. Or are statistically significant effects necessary to show that voluntary eugenics could have a beneficial effect (worldwide)? If the latter, I think there are benefits for those who practice it, and that is enough. The usual way is just for people to consider genetics when they make a baby or adopt a child.

"Getting the state involved is a scarier prospect, largely because of the opportunities it offers for bureaucratic incompetence. '
 * How about just deleting the bullshit statement from the RW article, which implies selective breeding does nothing? I don't recall saying anything about involving the state. I would think more people would support state involvement when there is significant risk of a genetic physical disease, at least.