Wherein I give props to xkcd

[brynndragon]

Thank you xkcd for talking about an idea which I was willing to suspend disbelief for in order to have a laugh but have heard people actually spout as if it reflected reality. You see, in order to believe that premise you have to sincerely believe that smart people never ever do stupid things when it comes to sex. If you have such a belief, you clearly don't know any smart people (at least, you don't know them well enough ;P).

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Re: From the article you pointed out...

[benndragon.livejournal.com]

I'm speaking outside my area of expertise, but I feel like I've heard these ideas before: "Thus the weak members of civilized societies propagate their kind. . ." That road leads directly to Social Darwinism, do not pass go, do not collect $200. Please stop running headlong down that road in a misguided attempt to play devil's advocate - the term is just way too appropriate in this case. . .