Computer scientist Don Johnson’s Programming of Life videos

3 Replies to “Computer scientist Don Johnson’s Programming of Life videos”

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   harry says:

   July 15, 2017 at 2:20 am

   Don Johnson does some great work.
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   WyeDyedWunder says:

   July 18, 2017 at 9:07 pm

   Hello. I have been a reader here for a short while and finally had to bite the bullet and register so I could comment.

   This is *unbelievable* stuff.

   Over the last few weeks I’ve watched a slew of the Berlinksi, Johnson, and Discovery Center videos. I’m just dumfounded. (Berlinski NAILS what I have observed myself when he discusses the smug, self-important scientist authority figure who looks down his nose at the rest of the world.)

   The description and animations of how DNA and proteins work are truly eye-opening and amazing.

   Am I just engaging in confirmation bias (I am a christain theist), or is it ridiculously self-evident that this biological information is carefully structured?!

   Cheers! Gotta run. Programming of Life 2: Earth is on.
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   DonJohnsonDD682 says:

   July 20, 2017 at 4:17 am

   WyeDyedWunder:

   First of all a disclaimer — I am not the Don Johnson of this article, just an interested layman having the same name.
   However, I have had a long career in systems/software development as well.

   I share your interest and fascination with the video animations of life at the cellular level, and I also have had questions regarding the validity of the animations.

   I invite you to read an article I wrote awhile back where I had some of those questions answered by actual researchers in the field.

   https://ayearningforpublius.wordpress.com/2014/11/21/interesting-people-i-have-met-e-michael-ostap-ph-d/

   And, if you’ve not already seen it, take a look at:

   https://youtu.be/-6g5icw1Zos
   and
   https://youtu.be/SjGjFNX6OlQ

   I’d be interested in your reaction to my article.

   I wish you well in your journey.