Ten Pulses of Evolution & the Logarithmic Nature of Evolutionary Time

Ten Pulses of Evolution & the Logarithmic Nature of Evolutionary Time
Author: Michael A. Susko
Publisher:
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2020-05-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781393464624

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This work uses a novel way to map ten major pulses of evolution between 4 billion years and 7.8 million years ago, from the start of life to the emergence of early humans. Rather than use the traditional, linear scale in which events bunch up toward the end, this work uses a logarithmic scale that expands our resolution as we come to the present. Thus, events can be spaced out evenly and seen more clearly, as well as revealing the logarithmic pacing of evolutionary events. The use of the concept of logarithm should not deter us, as being too complex to use or understand. In this case, it means that we will simple halve units to mark the pulses or nodes of change as we go from the deep past to more recent times. Thus, if we begin with the start of life at around four billion years ago, we next go to two billion years ago with the eucaryotic cell, then one billion, to 500 million, all the way to 7.5 million and the start of humanity. Come journey with us and see how the patterning of time reveals the pulses of consciousness that seem to have no end.

Ten Pulses of Evolution

Ten Pulses of Evolution
Author: Michael A. Susko
Publisher: AllrOneofUs Publishing
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2020-05-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1393536506

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This work offers a novel way to map evolutionary time from life's origin to the first humans. Rather than using a traditional, linear scale in which events bunch up toward the end, a logarithmic scale is employed that expands our resolution as we come to the present. Such a scale allows us to detect patterns that would otherwise be invisible and arrange evolutionary events in memorable fashion. The basic concept of logarithms is not complicated, as we will simply halve units as we move from the past to the present in order to highlight major evolutionary change. Thus, we find the start of life to be approximately four billion years ago, the nucleated cell at two billion years ago, complex multicellularity at one billion years ago, and so on. Remarkably, we find the major events of evolution, along with the certainty of supporting evidence, to be pulsed with logarithmic regularity. This chart also reveals that each Major Node represents change in three major arenas, making for significant leaps in consciousness, gains in mobility, and increased social connectivity. Come, take this evolutionary journey and discover the surprising pattern of logarithmic time, with changes that would seem to have no end.

Ten Discoveries from Biology to Spirituality

Ten Discoveries from Biology to Spirituality
Author: Michael A. Susko
Publisher: AllrOneofUs Publishing
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2024-03-26
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN:

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This work offers an alternative paradigm for viewing life and its dynamic capacity for change. Rather than looking at the end result of evolution with concepts such as fitness, we focus on the actual process of change, which is fragile. Using plain-spoken language and based on an earlier scholarly work, six biological domains which exhibit fragility and make for evolutionary novelty are examined. 1) the organism's dynamic genome, which exhibits a remarkable fluidity and interactivity with the environment; 2) Symbiosis, which involves the creative merger of two types of organisms; 3) Sexuality, in which sexes merge to produce unique offspring; 4) Multicellularity, which makes for most of earth's macroscopic life; 5) Development, which are changes during the fragile period of immaturity. 6) The principle of the "head", a holistic/controlling dimension of the organism, which is inherently fragile and dynamic; 7) The social dimension, with both fragile cooperative and competitive interactions, and; 8) The ecological dimension with its interwoven, delicate web of connections. To this we can add a cumulative dimension, embraces a spirituality of biology. Instructing youth and having the public become aware of models, which consider the fragility and sacrificial dimension of dynamic change, would enhance our personal lives and increase the chances for humanity's and the biosphere's survival on earth. Read this work to gain a healthy view of the reality of biological organisms and how dynamic change occurs.

Ten Nodes of Symbolizing Humanity

Ten Nodes of Symbolizing Humanity
Author: Michael A. Susko
Publisher: AllrOneofUs Publishing
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2024-09-06
Genre: Science
ISBN:

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This work documents a surprising regular, logarithmic pacing of human evolution. Starting at 8 million years ago, we keep halving units, revealing a series of distinct leaps in human's symbolic capacity. Ten major nodes are covered from the first hominin to the creation of cave art in the paleolithic. Events include the first bipedal humans, the first stone tools, the first making of ornaments and figurines, the ritual burial of the dead, as well as drawing images in caves.This work gives us considerable cause to wonder about the beauty and meaning of symbols. Read this work if you want to become open to the deepest layers of symbolizing found in our humanity.

Principles of Thermal Ecology: Temperature, Energy and Life

Principles of Thermal Ecology: Temperature, Energy and Life
Author: Andrew Clarke
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2017-09-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0192538780

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Temperature affects everything. It influences all aspects of the physical environment and governs any process that involves a flow of energy, setting boundaries on what an organism can or cannot do. This novel textbook reveals the key principles behind the complex relationship between organisms and temperature, namely the science of thermal ecology. It starts by providing a rigorous framework for understanding the flow of energy in and out of the organism, before describing the influence of temperature on what organisms can do and how fast they can do it. With these fundamental principles covered, the bulk of the book explores thermal ecology itself, incorporating the important extra dimension of interactions with other organisms. An entire chapter is devoted to the crucially important subject of how organisms are responding to climate change. Indeed, the threat of rapid climatic change on a global scale is a stark reminder of the challenges that remain for evolutionary thermal biologists, and adds a sense of urgency to this book's mission.

Nature

Nature
Author: Sir Norman Lockyer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1218
Release: 1869
Genre: Electronic journals
ISBN:

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Opportunities in Biology

Opportunities in Biology
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies
Total Pages: 471
Release: 1989-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309039274

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Biology has entered an era in which interdisciplinary cooperation is at an all-time high, practical applications follow basic discoveries more quickly than ever before, and new technologiesâ€"recombinant DNA, scanning tunneling microscopes, and moreâ€"are revolutionizing the way science is conducted. The potential for scientific breakthroughs with significant implications for society has never been greater. Opportunities in Biology reports on the state of the new biology, taking a detailed look at the disciplines of biology; examining the advances made in medicine, agriculture, and other fields; and pointing out promising research opportunities. Authored by an expert panel representing a variety of viewpoints, this volume also offers recommendations on how to meet the infrastructure needsâ€"for funding, effective information systems, and other supportâ€"of future biology research. Exploring what has been accomplished and what is on the horizon, Opportunities in Biology is an indispensable resource for students, teachers, and researchers in all subdisciplines of biology as well as for research administrators and those in funding agencies.

From Cosmological Structures to the Milky Way

From Cosmological Structures to the Milky Way
Author: Siegfried Röser
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2006-12-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3527609121

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Volume 18 continues the Reviews in Modern Astronomy with twelve invited reviews and highlight contributions which were presented during the International Scientific Conference of the Astronomical Society on the topic "From Cosmological Structures to the Milky Way", held in Prague, Czech Republic, September 20 to 25, 2004. The contributions to the meeting published in this volume discuss, among other subjects, X-ray astronomy, cosmology, star formation and the Galactic Centre.

Literature 1991, Part 2

Literature 1991, Part 2
Author: Astronomisches Rechen-Institut
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 1592
Release: 2013-06-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3662123762

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"Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts" appearing twice a year has become oneof the fundamental publications in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics andneighbouring sciences. It is the most important English-language abstracting journal in the mentioned branches. The abstrats are classified under more than a hundred subject categories, thus permitting a quick survey of the whole extended material. The AAA is a valuable and important publication for all students and scientists working in the fields of astronomy and related sciences. As such it represents a necessary ingredient of any astronomical library all over the world.