Evolution Korea
The financial crisis that hit Asia caused a major review of the traditional system of government, business alliances, as well as public management of risk. In Korea, that required a change in the development model.
In a controversial decision the South Korean government has asked publishers of textbooks to ignore calls for the removal of examples of evolution in science texts for high school students. This includes the evidence for evolution of horses and the Avian ancestral Archaeopteryx.
1. Evolution and Religion
A creationist group from South Korea has successfully convinced textbook publishers to exclude evidence of evolution in high school science textbooks. This was the result of a campaign led by the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) which is an branch of the Korea Association for Creation Research that aims to clear textbooks on biology of "atheist materialism." The STR claims such materialism portrays an image of negativity for students, leading them to abandon their faith.
Scientists across the globe expressed worry when the STR campaign was featured in the news. Jae Choe, an evolutionary biologist at Ewha Womans University, Seoul, complained in an email to Nature's editor that South Korea had succumbed to religious prejudice. He was backed up by colleagues from across the country, who set up an organization called Evolution Korea to organize a petition to protest the changes to the textbooks.
Some scientists are worried that the STR could be spread to other regions of the globe, where creationism has been on the rise. The letter to Nature warned of the anti-evolutionist campaign putting pressure on textbook revisions, especially in countries with large Christian and Muslim populations.
South Korea's cultural background is particularly strong in the debate on evolution. Twenty-six percent of the country's residents belong to an organized religion and the majority of them practice Christianity or Buddhism. Many Koreans also adhere to Ch'ondogyo - a philosophy based upon Confucian principles, which emphasizes harmony in the social, personal self-cultivation and self-respect. Ch'ondogyo teaches the human being is one with Hanulnim, the God of Sun, and that divine blessings are achievable through the good works of one's.
All of this has created fertile ground for the spread of creationism. Numerous studies have revealed that students with a religious background to be more uncomfortable learning about evolution as compared to those who do not. The underlying causes of this phenomenon remain unclear. Students with a religious background may be less familiar with scientific theories, which makes them more susceptible to creationists and their influence. Another possible factor is that students who have a religious background are more likely to see evolution as an atheistic concept which could make them less at ease with the idea.
2. Evolution and
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In recent years, scientists have been concerned about anti-evolution initiatives in schools. A survey conducted in 2009 revealed that more than 40% of Americans believe that biological evolution is wrong and that a belief in it would be contrary to their convictions about religion. Many scientists believe that despite the popularity of creationism the best method to stop this movement is to educate the public on the evidence supporting evolution.
Scientists are responsible to teach their students science, which includes the theory of evolution. They must also inform people about the scientific process and how knowledge is collected and validated. They should also explain that theories of science are frequently challenged and re-examined. However, misconceptions about nature and purpose of scientific research can fuel anti-evolution views.
For instance, many people are able to confuse the term "theory" with the everyday meaning of the word - a hunch or a guess. In the field of science, however, a hypothesis is rigorously tested and empirical evidence is used to confirm it. A theory that has survived repeated testing and
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The debate about the theory of evolution is a wonderful chance to discuss the importance of scientific method and its limitations. It is important that people understand that science does not answer questions about the purpose of life or meaning,
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A well-rounded education should cover all major fields of science, including evolutionary biology. This is particularly important because the jobs people are employed in and the decisions they make require understanding of how science functions.
The vast majority of scientists around the world agree that humans have changed through time. In a recent study, which predicted the opinions of adults about the consensus around this issue people with higher levels of education and knowledge of science were found to be more likely believe there is a wide agreement among scientists regarding human evolution. The people who have more religious beliefs but less knowledge of science tend to be more divided. It is important that educators insist on the importance of understanding this consensus so that people can make informed decisions about health care, energy usage and other issues of policy.
3. Evolution and Culture
A close cousin to the popular evolutionary theory, cultural evolution studies the numerous ways that organisms, including humans, learn from and with each other. Researchers in this field utilize explanatory models and investigative tools that are adapted from the ones used by evolutionary theorists, and they go back to human prehistory to find out the genesis of our capacity for culture.
This method also acknowledges the differences between cultural and biological traits. Cultural traits can be acquired slowly while biological traits are usually acquired simultaneously (in the case of sexual species after fertilization). In the end, the emergence of one cultural characteristic can affect the development of another.
In Korea for instance, the adoption of Western fashion elements in the latter half of the 19th century and early 20th century was a result of a complicated sequence of events. One of the most important was the arrival in Korea of Japanese occupation forces that introduced Western hairstyles and clothes.
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Today, Korea is an economic and political power. Despite the financial crisis of recent Korea's economy has been growing at a steady pace over the last decade. It is expected to continue this growth in the future.
The current government is facing a variety of challenges. The government's inability to formulate a coherent plan to deal with the current economic crisis is one the biggest obstacles. The crisis has exposed shortcomings in the policies of the country and its reliance on exports and foreign investment that may not last.
Since the financial crisis has destroyed the confidence of investors, the government must review its economic strategy and find alternatives to increase domestic demand. To ensure a stable and
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4. Evolution and Education
The biggest challenge for evolution educators is how to teach evolutionary concepts in a manner that is appropriate for students at various ages and developmental stages.