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  In this episode we discuss Chapter 1 of Descent of Man and are joined by a special guest - Evolutionary developmental (EvoDevo) biologist Dr. Belinda Sly. Darwin spends the chapter documenting how human bodies show the scars from evolution past. Darwin takes two approaches in convincing the reader that humans are modified from "lower forms". In one approach he discusses how humans share ailments, diseases, and parasites with other animals. The argument of homology. The second argument Darwin uses is cataloging the various rudimentary, vestigial, and nascent structures humans have and how they are present and useful in other animals.Sarah highlighted the homology argument that Darwin used - the fact that humans share diseases and parasites with other animals, showing the similarity of our bodies with other animals - by discussing the diversity of human lice - head, body, and pubic lice. After explaining the differences between each, Sarah helped us understand how they are used to identify important points in our evolutionary past, when we became hairless and when we adopted clothes. The strongest homology argument that Darwin presented was the similarity in form of vertebrate embryos and how the new technology of the time - microscopes - was increasing that dataset.  Dr. Belinda Sly discussed the different scientists of the time that were documenting embryo development - Karl Ernst von Baer and Ernst Haeckel. There is great similarity in embryo forms for various vertebrate animals, although Haeckel seems to have exaggerated those similarities in his illustrations. Belinda discussed the power of the comparison of embryos, and how they do give the best evidence of evolution via descent with modification but fall short of the old adage "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny".The second line of argument Darwin discussed was the various rudimentary or vestigial structures we have that are of "absolutely useless faculty".  In particular he spent some time highlighting our restricted ability to use our panniculus carnosus muscles to move our skin as illustrated in this GIF of a horse twitching its skin to dislodge flies. In humans the ability is mostly restricted to our ability to move our eyebrows, but Darwin discussed some families ability to move their scalp and Sarah shared her "lamest super power ever" ability to slightly move her ears. The opening and closing theme to Discovering Darwin is "May" by Jared C. Balogh.1st interlude music is Head Lice song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7us3ucQmrIE2nd interlude music is Black Bear Combo - Black Bear Kolo http://blackbearcombo.com/  

“They’re living too fast.” —Wes ‘Deacon’ Smoot About: It used to be that you could grow apples, herd sheep, or fell timber and make a decent living in the Anderson Valley. But not even the few stop signs in this remote valley could slow down the incoming cash crop of grapes. The area’s long legacy of logging now takes a backseat to its newer reputation of producing some of the world’s best pinot noir. But how did a tucked-away valley 40 minutes from the Pacific Coast and the main highway all of a sudden become a major wine destination? And what toll did this have on a fractured community just reeling from the Redwood Summer days? And what does it mean for the future of the town's famous frontier language called Boontling? Show Notes:  [00:30] “Curious Case” by Blue Dot Sessions [01:15] Map of the Anderson Valley [03:25] Press clippings about Anderson Valley: Sunset Magazine The New York Times The Wall Street Journal Travel+Leisure Gourmet [03:50] For more on Boontling, see Episode 16 [04:20] Rueben’s Train by Richie Stearns [05:40] Review of this year’s Variety Show (The Anderson Valley Advertiser) [08:05] “Lemon and Melon (Shorter)” by Blue Dot Sessions [09:55] “Sunday Lights (Rhodes Driver)” by Blue Dot Sessions [10:10] Light reading on John Cesano [10:45] Intro to Wine 101 (Winefolly.com) [12:20] Light reading on sociologist William Friedland A recent report of his on the Political Economy and Research And another report of his Agrifood Globalization and Commodity Systems [12:45] “Otrov” by Black Bear Combo [13:00] Wine Grapes, a book on the early history of wine [13:05] Additional light reading on wine’s early history (Harvard University) [13:15] An overview of the different Vitis Vinifera varieties (Cornell University) [13:40] Light background on Dionysos (theoi.com) [14:15] Light reading on the Roman Empire and wine Compare that with how much wine is had today (Wine Institute) [14:40] The role of the Catholic Church during medieval times (PBS) [14:45] “Agnus Dei X” by Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com) [15:40] Light reading on the Duke of Burgundy [16:15] Light reading on history of French wine [16:20] An overview of where wine is grown in Western Europe (vinmaps.com) [16:25] Light read on the world’s oldest wineries (winefolly.com) [16:40] “Don’t Drink Nothing But Corn” by Black Twig Pickers [16:45] Gallup poll on America’s booze preference Additional reading on the history of drinking in America (ushistoryscene.com) [17:00] Light reading on Junípero Serra [17:10] Light reading on California wine history [17:55] ‘Mercurial Vision (Textural)’ by Blue Dot Sessions [18:50] “Liptis Minimal” by Blue Dot Sessions [20:20] Why wine cost what it does (The New York Times) [20:50] Trailer to the movie Bottle Shock [21:00] More on the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976 (TIME) [21:35] “Star Spangled Banner” performed by George J Gaskin [21:45] Orson Welles Paul Masson outtake [22:15] “Liptis Minimal (Driver)” by Blue Dot Sessions [22:20] Quick read on Robert Mondavi (The New York Times) [22:35] Quick read on Peter Mondavi (The New York Times) [24:30] More on the Fall of House Mondavi can be read here [25:15] “Sylvestor” (Rhodes Melody) by Blue Dot Sessions [26:40] Cost per vineyard acre in and around Napa (Napa Valley Register) [27:00] “Sunday Lights (Alt Rhodes Driver)” by Blue Dot Sessions [28:15] More on Navarro Vineyards here (princeofpinot.com) [29:05] Number of wineries nationwide (Wine Institute) [29:15] Map of Anderson Valley wineries [29:30] More on Louis Roederer (Huffington Post) [29:40] “Two Dollar Token (Electric Driver)” by Blue Dot Sessions [29:50] More on  Anderson Valley’s corporate wineries (The Anderson Valley Advertiser) [30:10] Cost per Anderson Valley vineyard acre (Ukiah Daily Journal) [30:15] 2015 Anderson Valley Wine Census Report [30:45] A glimpse into number of wine cases sold in the Anderson Valley (princeofpinot.com) [31:20] Light reading on Mark Scaramella [33:05] And light reading on Bruce Anderson, the paper’s publisher (The New York Times) 1. And about the time he went to jail. (The New York Times) 2. And about the time he repurchased the paper. (Santa Rosa Press Democrat) 3. And some more reading on Anderson's role in the valley. (SF Weekly) [35:20] Scaramella’s suit against the wind fans (The Press Democrat) [36:05] Note: the issue of pesticides is a big deal in Mendocino County because of this [37:00] “Tuck and Point (Marimba)” by Blue Dot Sessions [40:00] More on the Michoacan Community in the Anderson Valley (The Anderson Valley Advertiser) [41:20] More on the broader growing concerns over migrant labor (US News & World Report) [41:30] Light reading on union woes in the Valley (The Anderson Valley Advertiser) [41:30] More on unpaid wages for migrant labor in the Anderson Valley (Ukiah Daily Journal) [44:50] “Vengeful (Bass Feature)” by Blue Dot Sessions More at thisissomenoise.com/ep-17 

This episode discusses Chapter XIV where Darwin applies his ideas of evolution and descent with modification to explain the developing "natural system" of classification, the unity of embryos and why organisms have rudimentary or vestigial organs.  Classification From the most remote period in the history of the world organic beings have been found to resemble each other in descending degrees, so that they can be classed in groups under groups. This classification is not arbitrary like the grouping of the stars in constellations. The existence of groups would have been of simple significance, if one group had been exclusively fitted to inhabit the land, and another the water; one to feed on flesh, another on vegetable matter, and so on; but the case is widely different, for it is notorious how commonly members of even the same sub-group have different habits.Cuvier in 1817 proposed a system of classification that recognized animals as belonging to one of four forms  - Vertebrata, Mollusca, Articulata (arthropods) and radially shaped animals (Radiata). image from http://www.buffalolib.org/content/milestones-science/georges-cuvierDarwin argues that the hierarchical system of classification mirrors his idea that new species formation mirrors the pattern of inheritance and genealogy we see in family tree.   A nice example is the phylogeny of placental mammals, those are mammals different from marsupial mammals (kangaroos, opossums, etc.) and monotremes (egg laying mammals like platypus)  in that they retain the embryo internally in a placental sac where they feed and protect the developing embryo. Placental mammals represent the majority of extant species of mammals today and seem to have evolved from three major geographical locations - Africa, Laurasia and South America. This is a a beautiful artistic representation of the placental mammal phylogenetic tree.http://eurwentala.deviantart.com/art/Eutheria-345487389A comparison of early development of placental mammals from the Afrotheria clade (left most branch) shows similarities and divergences in the different types of mammals. [A.. Tenrec [tenrecoidea], B. Golden mole [Chrysochloridae] C. Elephant shrew [Macroscelididae] D. aardvark [Tubulidentata] E. Bush elephant [Proboscidae] F. dugong [Sirenia] G. hyrax [Hyracoidea] Image from Hautier, Lionel, et al. "Patterns of ossification in southern versus northern placental mammals." Evolution 67.7 (2013): 1994-2010.Modern phylogeny and classification is based on Darwin's ideas of descent with modification and we now use DNA, RNA, and protein sequences to expand and improve our understanding of the relatedness of organismsEmbryology We have seen that the members of the same class, independently of their habits of life, resemble each other in the general plan of their organisation. This resemblance is often expressed by the term "unity of type;" or by saying that the several parts and organs in the different species of the class are homologous. The whole subject is included under the general term of Morphology. This is one of the most interesting departments of natural history, and may almost be said to be its very soul. What can be more curious than that the hand of a man, formed for grasping, that of a mole for digging, the leg of the horse, the paddle of the porpoise, and the wing of the bat, should all be constructed on the same pattern, and should include similar bones, in the same relative positions? Homologous bone structure of tetrapod limbsJames attempted to differentiate homologous structures from analogous structures but showed how complicated it can be when discussing flying adaptations in mammals. As you can see in the figure above, the limbs of birds, bats, humans, seals and turtles contain the same bones in the same configuration making them homologous in morphology. What changes in the relative size to each other not their relative position. In vertebrates, the evolution of powered flight occurred independently three times - in Pterosaurs (reptiles), bats (mammals), and birds (again reptiles) so their wings are functionally analogoussince they are wings constructed of different specific materials. James erroneously said that the pterodactyl wing was from a super elongated index finger but in fact it is the 4th digit what we associate with the pinky finger.  We colored the figure below of a pterodactyl wing to conform to the color legend in the figure above. Embryology Earnst Haeckel was a famous scientist in Darwin's time who applied Darwin's idea of the evolution of organisms in his studies of the embryonic stages of chordatesAs Sarah mentioned this set of illustrations were updated but the overall conclusion does not differ. Follow this link to read a wonderful summary of the Haeckel embryo controversy with modern drawings and interpretation. Overall embryo development does show that chordates exhibit very similar and distinct stages of development whereas the adult forms can be quite different in form.Rudimentary Organs Humans exhibit a number of traits, that we see in other mammals, but are degraded or rudimentary in their form. Some classic examples we discussed were the coccyx (tail bone), wisdom teeth and appendix but failed to mention the degrading nictating membrane in the corner of our eyes. In other chordates it is semitransparent film that can over the eye to clean and protect it. Ours is reduced to a little nubbin in the corner of our eye.http://www.bio.miami.edu/dana/pix/nictitans.jpgThe opening and closing theme to Discovering Darwin is "May" by Jared C. Balogh. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Balogh/Revitalized_Eyes/MAY interlude music is Otrov by Black Bear Combo http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Black_Bear_Combo/

A rambling farewell to you all! Thanks for listening, enjoy our spooky finale! *****Our newest project can be found at http://LuchaRagnarok.com !!***** Stream on Youtube: http://youtube.com/RhapsodyCast Download the podcast at: http://rhapsodycast.podomatic.com We're also on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rhapsodycast/id887046057?mt=2&uo=4 Contact us at: Email: Rhapsodycast@gmail.com http://twitter.com/rhapsodycast http://facebook.com/rhapsodycast http://twitter.com/CrockerComics for Nate http://twitter.com/FridleyCent for Matt Music by Black Bear Combo: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/black-bear-combo/id338200650

This is the season finale! Join us for a special Halloween episode, soon! This Week's Shared Prompt: Commoners Join Nate and Matt as they read their short fiction fantasy stories every week. Stream on Youtube: http://youtube.com/RhapsodyCast Download the podcast at: http://rhapsodycast.podomatic.com We're also on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rhapsodycast/id887046057?mt=2&uo=4 Contact us at: Email: Rhapsodycast@gmail.com http://twitter.com/rhapsodycast http://facebook.com/rhapsodycast http://twitter.com/AdolfoShabbaDoo for Nate http://twitter.com/FridleyCent for Matt Music by Black Bear Combo: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/black-bear-combo/id338200650

This Week's Shared Prompt: Bards! Join Nate and Matt as they read their short fiction fantasy stories every week. Stream on Youtube: http://youtube.com/RhapsodyCast Download the podcast at: http://rhapsodycast.podomatic.com We're also on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rhapsodycast/id887046057?mt=2&uo=4 Contact us at: Email: Rhapsodycast@gmail.com http://twitter.com/rhapsodycast http://facebook.com/rhapsodycast http://twitter.com/AdolfoShabbaDoo for Nate http://twitter.com/FridleyCent for Matt Music by Black Bear Combo: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/black-bear-combo/id338200650

This Week's Shared Prompt: Join Nate and Matt as they read their short fiction fantasy stories every week. Contact us at: Email: Rhapsodycast@gmail.com http://twitter.com/rhapsodycast http://facebook.com/rhapsodycast http://twitter.com/AdolfoShabbaDoo for Nate http://twitter.com/FridleyCent for Matt Stream on Youtube: http://youtube.com/RhapsodyCast Download the podcast at: http://rhapsodycast.podomatic.com We're also on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rhapsodycast/id887046057?mt=2&uo=4 Music by Black Bear Combo: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/black-bear-combo/id338200650

This Week's Shared Prompt: Thieves. Join Matt and Travis as they read their short fiction fantasy stories this week. Stream on Youtube: http://youtube.com/RhapsodyCast Download the podcast at: http://rhapsodycast.podomatic.com Contact us at: Email: Rhapsodycast@gmail.com http://twitter.com/rhapsodycast http://facebook.com/rhapsodycast http://twitter.com/AdolfoShabbaDoo for Nate http://twitter.com/FridleyCent for Matt We're also on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rhapsodycast/id887046057?mt=2&uo=4 Music by Black Bear Combo: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/black-bear-combo/id338200650

This Week's Shared Prompt: Fallen Gods. Join Matt and Travis as they read their short fiction fantasy stories this week. Stream on Youtube: http://youtube.com/RhapsodyCast Download the podcast at: http://rhapsodycast.podomatic.com Contact us at: Email: Rhapsodycast@gmail.com http://twitter.com/rhapsodycast http://facebook.com/rhapsodycast http://twitter.com/AdolfoShabbaDoo for Nate http://twitter.com/FridleyCent for Matt Stream on Youtube: http://youtube.com/RhapsodyCast Download the podcast at: http://rhapsodycast.podomatic.com We're also on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rhapsodycast/id887046057?mt=2&uo=4 Music by Black Bear Combo: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/black-bear-combo/id338200650

This Week's Shared Prompt: Damsels in Distress. Join Nate and Matt (and Travis!) as they read their short fiction fantasy stories every week. Contact us at: Stream on Youtube: http://youtube.com/RhapsodyCast Download the podcast at: http://rhapsodycast.podomatic.com Email: Rhapsodycast@gmail.com http://twitter.com/rhapsodycast http://facebook.com/rhapsodycast http://twitter.com/AdolfoShabbaDoo for Nate http://twitter.com/FridleyCent for Matt - Vimeo link to Bart Magnus story posted at the same time as this episode (7/19/14) We're also on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rhapsodycast/id887046057?mt=2&uo=4 Music by Black Bear Combo: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/black-bear-combo/id338200650

This Week's Shared Prompt: Pirates - Yarrrr Join Nate and Matt as they read their short fiction fantasy stories every week. Contact us at: Email: Rhapsodycast@gmail.com http://twitter.com/rhapsodycast http://facebook.com/rhapsodycast http://twitter.com/AdolfoShabbaDoo for Nate http://twitter.com/FridleyCent for Matt Stream on Youtube: http://youtube.com/RhapsodyCast Download the podcast at: http://rhapsodycast.podomatic.com We're also on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rhapsodycast/id887046057?mt=2&uo=4 Music by Black Bear Combo: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/black-bear-combo/id338200650

This Week's Shared Prompt: Fairies! Join Nate and Matt as they read their short fiction fantasy stories every week. Contact us at: Email: Rhapsodycast@gmail.com http://twitter.com/rhapsodycast http://facebook.com/rhapsodycast http://twitter.com/AdolfoShabbaDoo for Nate http://twitter.com/FridleyCent for Matt Stream on Youtube: http://youtube.com/RhapsodyCast Download the podcast at: http://rhapsodycast.podomatic.com We're also on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rhapsodycast/id887046057?mt=2&uo=4 Music by Black Bear Combo: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/black-bear-combo/id338200650

After a few weeks of thought, Devin decides to make a change.Freakonomics - http://www.freakonomics.com/Freakonomics Experiment - https://www.freakonomicsexperiments.com/Hosts:Devin Hunter - http://goo.gl/btHDLMusic Credits:Opening: "Sopra un aereoplanino di carta" by Menion - http://www.myspace.com/menionvisionClosing: "Otrov" by Black Bear Combo - http://blackbearcombo.com/Download: http://archive.org/download/NeatStuffPodcast-Episode30/Neat-EP30.mp3

After some much needed rest, the crew has a quick podcast that talks about space! Go Go Rocket Punch!Kerbal Space Program - http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/The Martian by Andy Weir - http://www.galactanet.com/writing.htmlSLOOH SpaceCamera - http://events.slooh.com/Eyes on the Solar System - http://eyes.nasa.gov/Scale of the universe 2 - http://htwins.net/scale2/Fun extra stuff:Crappy Dented Ping Pong Ball - http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190724712013Wil Wheaton on Twitter - https://twitter.com/wilwHosts:Devin Hunter - http://goo.gl/btHDLTyson Vanover - http://goo.gl/ugslPKathryn MarvinMusic Credits:http://freemusicarchive.org/Opening: "Sunshine" by Fancy Mike - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fancy_Mike/Closing: "Watchyerstep" by Black Bear Combo - http://blackbearcombo.com/Download: http://archive.org/download/DevinHunterNeatStuffPodcast-Episode10/NeatEP10Final.mp3