(January 3, 2015 at 12:54 am)Heywood Wrote:(January 3, 2015 at 12:46 am)Chas Wrote: I didn't say 'computer simulations'. Chinese whispers is a game created by people - not a good metaphor for evolution by natural selection.
You said I only looked at computer simulations of evolution.
No, I didn't.
Quote:That simply wasn't true. I have looked and continue to look for any evolutionary system I can set my eyes upon. I found Chinese Whispers and it turns out to be an excellent demonstration of evolution. It also turns out to require intellect.
No, it's a lousy demonstration of evolution by natural selection because there is no selection.
Quote:Maybe you or Rhythm can come up with an example of an evolutionary system which doesn't require an intellect to either design it or be a component of it. An objective example and not something you believe didn't require intellect as a matter of faith.
There is no evidence that the evolution of life on earth required intellect, nor that there was even intellect present. The algorithm accurately describes what we observe and allows us to make predictions about what we will find.
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.
