Evolution (Introduction)

by dhw, Thursday, April 23, 2009, 20:53 (5489 days ago) @ George Jelliss

In the context of abiogenesis, I wrote that the degree of disbelief was proportionate to the degree of complexity, and tried to prove to George with three examples that the first replicating molecule must already have had the potential for infinite variations, thus adding substantially to the complexity. - George: By George, he's got it! I enjoyed that. Very well put. - In fact it's by dhw via Charles D, but I'm glad you enjoyed it. Actually, I knew I'd got it, and the point of the examples was to see whether you'd got it. - Thank you for pointing out the latest astronomical discovery of complex molecules in space. I'm not sure that finding a few floating bricks proves that chance built my house, but it's fascinating stuff with promise of more to come, and I appreciate your keeping us up-to-date with such discoveries. - Thanks also to David for the latest update on the complex controls that govern cell development. All these references are invaluable to those of us who have not yet arrived at make-your-mind-up time.