questions

Here are my 3 questions for in-class discussion:

1) According to the Baldwin Effect, organisms can learn to shape their environment and alter the path of evolution...It is also mentioned that "behaviors that once kept is from starvation and predators now lead us into stress, obesity, and drug addiction" In what ways can we as humans use the noosphere (symbols and semantics) to change our environment and solve these modern problems? Will we ever get to a point where these behavioral issues are under control, or is it impossible due to our stressful and unhealthy ways of life?

2) Do you feel that appropriation of the postmodern age is characteristic of avant-garde?
Give one example of appropriated imagery in popular culture (for example, cd covers, anything with allegory)

3) In what ways will the concept of chance find its way into our projects and artwork?