Origin of Language (Origins)

by David Turell , Thursday, April 09, 2015, 20:13 (3514 days ago) @ dhw


> dhw: Why have you suddenly brought in the Darwin chance mutation method? Over and over again we have agreed to discount chance mutations - although even then it is patently absurd for anyone to claim they know how long it normally takes for apes to evolve into humans. “One of the best”? Another judgement that cannot be confirmed.-The Wistar Institute's presentations have never been refuted. Judgments about human mutation rates are published from time to time as relatively accurate assessments.-> dhw: In our own discussions, I have suggested that it happened through organisms having an inventive mechanism (possibly deigned by your God) that was able to exploit new conditions in order to bring about advantageous changes. The only clue we have as to the existence of such a mechanism is the fact that we know organisms can adapt to new conditions, which itself involves making changes to their own structure.-But not necessarily advancements, only responses to situational problems.-
> dhw;in any case we are not dealing with random mutations. -I know we both can accept that statement. The problem is the complexity in life that developed appears to be evolutionarily driven. By what? Epigenetic discovery only refutes Darwin's approach and supports Lamarck, but doesn't guarantee an increase in complexity. I agree we are left with God alone or God plus an IM, never an IM alone.