When you think of Australia, which of these two images comes to mind?

**Token** · 07-27-2021, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by Zhulta

I really wonder what natural selection will do to white australians in the coming millenias lol But maybe we are past this point, we have sunscreen and we dont have to run around naked anymore. So maybe natural adaption will never happen in the course of humanity again to such a degree

I disagree with the last sentence, dysgenic effects have been deepening exponentially in modern societies since at least the industrial revolution and selective pressure will naturally favor those most fit to live in the highly sedentary and apathetic world of modernity.

**Tooting Carmen** · 08-01-2021, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by Token

I disagree with the last sentence, dysgenic effects have been deepening exponentially in modern societies since at least the industrial revolution and selective pressure will naturally favor those most fit to live in the highly sedentary and apathetic world of modernity.

What do you mean?

**Veneda** · 08-01-2021, 08:41 PM

1. Kangaroos
2. Kivi birds
3. Opal stones
4. Many other amazing and unexpected things

**Latinus** · 08-01-2021, 09:23 PM

I don't understand the context of these two images, are they a reference to phenotype, lifestyle, or any other thing?

**Creoda** · 08-01-2021, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by Latinus

I don't understand the context of these two images, are they a reference to phenotype, lifestyle, or any other thing?

I assume it means do you associate Australia more with the tv show Skippy, or the movie Muriel's Wedding. That latter being an odd choice tbh, I'd have though TC would go for a picture of Ramsay St as a contrast.

**Andullero** · 08-01-2021, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by Hektor12

Exactly that. The forbidding animal and insectary atmosphere makes it practically a risky adventure outside the big cities.

**Tooting Carmen** · 08-02-2021, 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by Creoda

I assume it means do you associate Australia more with the tv show Skippy, or the movie Muriel's Wedding. That latter being an odd choice tbh, I'd have though TC would go for a picture of Ramsay St as a contrast.

Nah, even I am aware that there is more to Australia than Neighbours.

**Celestia** · 08-02-2021, 12:27 AM

I think of Steve Irwin.
May he RIP

**Anglo-Celtic** · 08-02-2021, 05:41 AM

I think of one of my fave countries being transformed into a dystopian nightmare. I think of the military crushing and smashing civil rights of good people who pose no threats while the the police nod and wink at riots by commies and racists. I think of YouTube banning Sky News for a week because they mentioned inconvenient facts. Don't let a great land turn into a new China!