(January 2, 2017 at 2:08 pm)AAA Wrote: I think you're right, I'm not understanding the point you are making.
My point is that you are trying to sneak "intention" into the discussion. Evolution is a mindless algorithm.
Quote:Do you think that imperfect replication and differential reproductive success can lead to essentially infinite complexity?
There is no limit to the accumulation of changes. Complexity is unbounded.
Quote:Can it use forward looking memory to select for a sequence that will only lead to functionality 20 base changes down the road?
No, because that is not how it works. Evolution is a blind, purposeless process.
Quote:You assume that there is a gradient of functionality going from none to extremely high with no major jumps.
I have not actually made that claim. Please define what you mean by functionality.
Overall, evolution is gradual. If you zoom in on the time scale, there will be 'jumps' - just not often large ones.
Skepticism is not a position; it is an approach to claims.
Science is not a subject, but a method.
Science is not a subject, but a method.
