flippin it
Assuming there is life on another planet somewhere in this universe... 4/25/2012 12:42PM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
What natural force do you think plays the greatest role in the evolution of macrobiological (vs. microbiological or single-unit) life forms?

My vote is for gravity. All planets are subjected to varying degrees of gravitational forces. I could envision snake-like creatures developing on planets subjected to high gravitational forces (enabling them to be closer to the ground) whereas tall creatures with long wispy appendages might evolve on planets with low gravitational forces.
 
RE: Assuming there is life on another planet somewhere in this universe... 4/25/2012 4:45PM - in reply to flippin it Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
I like your thinking, and so does Mr. Stephen Hawking.

I have often maintained that the only invisible force that could be responsible for the creation of everything and controls everything throughout the universe that I can put any amount of faith in is gravity.
Aghast
RE: Assuming there is life on another planet somewhere in this universe... 4/25/2012 5:17PM - in reply to   Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
What about the strong nuclear forces?

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I have often maintained that the only invisible force that could be responsible for the creation of everything and controls everything throughout the universe that I can put any amount of faith in is gravity.
feed me
RE: Assuming there is life on another planet somewhere in this universe... 4/25/2012 5:24PM - in reply to flippin it Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
God has control over anything. I'd make the argument that He is a "natural" force and that He controls evolution to guide it on whatever path He likes.
Saul Goodman
RE: Assuming there is life on another planet somewhere in this universe... 4/25/2012 11:18PM - in reply to feed me Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
feed me wrote:

God has control over anything. I'd make the argument that He is a "natural" force and that He controls evolution to guide it on whatever path He likes.


lol. Well played, sir. Well played.