How math interprets biology and life, and the cosmos (Introduction)

by Balance_Maintained , U.S.A., Monday, December 16, 2013, 06:14 (3996 days ago) @ xeno6696

Tony: Ummm....if we have such a clear picture than why are scientist constantly surprised by their discoveries? (Read: Why don't their new discoveries don't fit with their 'pretty clear 
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>Matt: You'll have to give me a more specific case. I haven't seen any earth-shattering science from biology lately unless we're talking GMO, or the company proposing to put firefly genes into plant leaves to reduce our reliance on electric light.-Well, for starters, that the shape of the genome and proteins are as important as their content. This is not new, but it was shocking when it was discovered. Or how about the the fact that gene expression can cause major and reversible changes in the physiology of a creature without passing through the gates of reproduction and without locking the traits in to the subsequent generation.(See the Grasshopper and the Locust)-This website is full of articles that defied sciences expectations.

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What is the purpose of living? How about, 'to reduce needless suffering. It seems to me to be a worthy purpose.