TelescopiumHerscheli

TelescopiumHerscheli OP t1_j3y114g wrote

Reply to comment by Ktla75 in TIL that Norman Lear has produced, written, created or developed over 100 shows, including "All in the Family", "Sanford and Son" and "The Jeffersons". He's now 100 years old, and still actively producing television shows - most recently, a revival of "Good Times". by TelescopiumHerscheli

If you look at a lot of television from years ago there's a lot of casual racism, with the racism getting worse the further back you go. I think the shows just reflect the spirit of the time.

There are two ways to think about the racism of the past. One way is to point out repeatedly (as so many people do) how racist some people were, as a way of signalling how enlightened people today (particularly the person doing the pointing out) are by comparison. The other approach is to accept that the past was bad but can't be changed, and commit oneself to work continuously to be less prejudiced in the future. This second approach is more difficult, but I think more productive. We can howl about a past that cannot be undone, or try to make the future better. The one approach is words ritualistically said, but with no outcome, while the other is actions quietly performed, or thoughts carefully re-examined, whose outcomes are tiny changes applauded by none, but, in cumulation, affecting many.

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TelescopiumHerscheli OP t1_iy8j76i wrote

Reply to comment by snow_michael in TIL that loganberries aren't a separate species of berry, but are a cross between blackberries and raspberries. by TelescopiumHerscheli

The 'X' does indeed indicate that the cross is non-fertile. This is why it's not a species: members of a species can breed to produce "vigorous fertile offspring", which is not what we have here. Reproduction by runners isn't "breeding true", because it's not breeding. It's asexual reproduction. Reproduction from seeds isn't "breeding true" unless the seeds produce the same kind of fruits and plants as the parents. If you have evidence to the contrary, please would you provide us with a suitable link. Thanks.

Loganberries do not form a separate species, but are a hybrid. If you believe otherwise, please provide an unambiguous reference from a respectable source that supports your claim. Thanks.

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TelescopiumHerscheli OP t1_iy7msi5 wrote

Reply to comment by snow_michael in TIL that loganberries aren't a separate species of berry, but are a cross between blackberries and raspberries. by TelescopiumHerscheli

How strange! When I look at Wikipedia, I don't see a species name, nor do I see any evidence that they breed true. I can see a hybrid name (× loganobaccus) within the Rubus genus, but I don't see a species name. Nor does the version of the article that I can see say anything about them breeding true. Are you looking at a different language Wiki, perhaps?

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