From: Emlyn (emlyn@one.net.au)
Date: Wed Jan 17 2001 - 18:14:19 MST
> John Marlow wrote:
> >
> > A little something wriiten by James P. Hogan--writer, engineer, etc.
which
> > may (or may not) be of interest:
>
> Hogan is not the best of sources. He, for example, ferverently believes
> in the theories of Velikovsky.
>
I checked that link to Hogan's site regarding the deficiencies of natural
selection, which John posted a few days back. It's a forum of religious
types, all harping on about how "that can't possibly work, nah", and lots of
mojambo about mutation taking too long. Blech.
I have some qualified respect for those who say that natural selection might
not be the whole answer. However, the burden of proof/evidence is upon them
at this point; they must show in convincing ways that natural selection has
flaws or is too weak, and make at least some cogent argument as to the
alternative, tangible mechanism.
Emlyn
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