> As has been pointed previously, remove evolution
>and you demolish modern biology, just as thoroughly as removing
>quantum theory and relativity would demolish modern physics.

I think there's a difference here. Excluding science fiction. I would say
that the average person has far less 'real' experience with quantum theory
and relativity than with evolution. Almost everyone has seen (and probably
held in the hand) a fossil or a dinosaur skeleton. We have all watched
those relentless nature videos showing the weak animals being torn apart;
the concepts of natural selection and survival of the fittest are a part of
our daily experience. How many folks have seen a quantum laser device used
to accelerate single electrons to near light-speed? Even people who do this
for a living don't 'see' any more than indirect evidence (phosphor traces,
energy levels, etc.) I bet there are few people who could give a single
example of quantum mechanics or relativity at work in our daily lives.

'Removing' quantum theory and relativity would, of course, destroy modern
physics, but I think it would have far less of an impact on everyday
experience with the world than removing evolution.

Rick Romea
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