[Diederich]

> My point being, maybe it is best to avoid categorical statements about "evolutionary perspectives."

Indeed, it's a wide, complex topic that I only know a little about, and I only had time for a brief comment.

BTW love your chain of devil's advocate statements. More people should think/counter that way.

[_game_of_life]

Thank you! I am trying to argue with myself more. Partly because I can be a bit of an opinionated know-it-all which is unpleasant and very foolish!

Also I think about how young we are as a species that uses the scientific method to question our reality.

Maybe all of my knowledge today will not stand the test of time, and will be considered just as silly as someone from the 1600s seems to me today? (ex. A natural philosopher that believes in abiogenesis)

But a mutual respect and bond can exist if we both strive to prove ourselves wrong, adapt, and grow.