Meanwhile my ecology professor is literally teaching that survival of the fittest is about genetic superiority and that evolution is about working towards that 'goal'. This is incorrect and bad science that is rooted in right-wing ideology that was disproven decades ago.

This is not what survival of the fittest means by the way. There is no such thing as a genetically superior being, as 'fitness' is totally subjective, as well as dependent on your environment. A lifeform that reproduces well in the ocean will still die if you put in the vacuum of space, no matter how 'fit' it was for ocean life. Not to mention the idea that nature has some sort of conscious goal is anthropomorthising a concept and again, bad science.

I really want to do something about this, but I feel like complaining will get me failed or known as a shit stirrer.

I fucking hate capitalist education.

On the plus side, our next lecture is on mutualism

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[–] UlyssesT@hexbear.net 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Depending on what part of Burgerland, quite a few technically qualified people may very well teach college courses while bringing their special blends of brainworms with them, especially if such are pleasing to their bosses anyway.

[–] TraschcanOfIdeology@hexbear.net 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's like they let anyone have a PhD these days. And here I am, considering whether I should get one or not.

[–] UlyssesT@hexbear.net 13 points 2 months ago

It's easier to get a job in a place ran by vampires that like to have buildings named after themselves if you promise and intend to lick boots, that's for sure.