Imperfect evolution (Introduction)

by Balance_Maintained , U.S.A., Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 19:25 (3383 days ago) @ David Turell

Yes, but arrhythmias are simply abnormalities, correct? And they are happening regularly, at specific points (during specific activities) during the dives, correct? The article mentions that it happened when starting their ascent and when chasing prey or during heightened activity. So, if it is normal for it to happen under those specific conditions, and not others, is it actually an abnormality, or simply a normal that we have not yet recognized? I was merely trying to point out that there are a LOT of things that go on under the water, particularly for warm blooded creatures in colder water, and even more particularly at depth where pressure and currents also play an increasingly large role. I think classifying something that is poorly understood as abnormal prior to trying to discern if there is in fact a very valid reason for what is happening might actually impede the progress of their research and lead to false assumptions.

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What is the purpose of living? How about, 'to reduce needless suffering. It seems to me to be a worthy purpose.