Evolution: whales defy explanation (Evolution)

by David Turell , Saturday, August 18, 2018, 15:25 (2287 days ago) @ dhw

DAVID: But the fossil show giant changes, not explained by your just-so story.

dhw: There is as yet no universally accepted story of any kind to explain giant changes, but that is no answer to my point that my hypothesis is based mainly on responses to environmental conditions and therefore NOT on foresight. I note that you do not answer my question concerning your God’s “foresight” in relation to the different stages of pre-whale evolution. Dismissing my hypothesis as a just-so story is on the same level as dismissing God as a delusion. Not a level I would wish to stay on.

Of course environmental changes will at times be a great influence. The gaps in the fossil story, if real, strongly suggest design, because of the complexity of the required changes. Your theory is highly suggestive of small stepwise alterations leading to the new forms

***Under “CORN PLANT PEST ADAPTATION”
DAVID’s comment: This is an amazing adaptation the larvae worked out.

dhw: Yes indeed. It is amazing how even little larvae can work out their own ways to improve their chances of survival.

DAVID: Note Tony's programming comment.

dhw: I preferred your own “the larvae worked it out” comment. Delighted to have you on my side at last.

There may always be a designer.