We must be mature enough as a society to be able to consider Nature’s “is” in determining our cultural “ought”, and wise enough to understand the difference.

I’ve always wanted to learn the game of bridge – I’m an avid chessplayer, and many of that game’s greatest champions were also enthusiastic and adept players of bridge.

Malcolm

At Bill’s urging, I stopped by – and I’m glad that I did. (Bill is ONE smart fellow.)

Not terribly much time – dashing off to a bridge tournament – but good post about these issues.

While I am wary of revisiting old and destructive stereotypes, we nevertheless should not turn a blind eye to what is factual. Of course, sometimes what appears to be a certain way on the surface can have causes that are not what we think they are.

More when I have more time!

I think that the wall of taboo around this topic is beginning to crumble. This taboo, as Murray points out, existed for ethically admirable reasons, and there are sure to be those who will pounce on this emerging body of evidence with malevolent intent. But if we assimilate these truths wisely, civilization will be better off for it.

I see that you have added a link to Waka Waka Waka on your own very interesting blog. Thanks! I have reciprocated in kind.