Dr. DiCarlo

Yesterday, I had the privilige to listen to an amazing lecture: Dr. Christopher DiCarlo's presentation on "We are all African". He is SUCH a great guy! (not to mention very handsome LOL). He talked about the origin of all humans, explaining how DNA markers (these old, common pieces of DNA that don't get "shuffled" when a new human being is made out of an egg and sperm). I don't pretend to understand all the science that went behind it, but Dr. DiCarlo made it very logical and clear to even a person who never studied science or biology. He teaches Cognitive Thinking in the University of Ontario in Oshawa. I would LOVE to listen to his lectures, that would be WONDERFUL. He had a slide that was really interesting: the natural connectedness of all systems: from the human cells to the universe. So, we are all "made of starstuff", all of our molecules were part of a star a long-long time ago. That was such a nice thought, made me feel important and connected to the universe and everything in it. He explained how the genetic markers can be used to trace the genealogy of every human being on Earth, and how the Ice Age and other global events made it possible for life to evolve in Africa. He also explained how this discovery might help unite people, eliminate racism and hatred, and allow a new sense of morality and ethics to develop without the bindings of religion. Of course, it wouldn't happen overnight, but he also suggested some steps that humanists and forward-thinking people can take to propel that change in our own community. For example, lobbying at school boards to teach Evolution in the classroom, and initiating talks and debate with people who think differently. Btw, his book he is writing right now is titled: How to become a really good pain in the ass!!!!! LOL