NAS Authority: It Makes No (Theo)logical Sense and it Defies Notions of a Supreme Intelligence

June 14, 2012 Cornelius HunterComments(2)

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In his book Inside the Human Genome Evolution professor John Avise makes the usual evolutionary truth claims that biological designs make “no (theo)logical sense” and “defy notions of a supreme intelligence.” The biological designs, in this case, are those involved in the mitochondria’s cellular energy production. Avise writes: Read more

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EndoplasmicMessenger says:

June 14, 2012 at 5:38 am

This article explains why intelligence is no antidote against bias:

“And here’s the upsetting punch line: intelligence seems to make things worse.”

— http://www.newyorker.com/onlin.....udies.html
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melvinvines says:

June 14, 2012 at 10:44 am

Sounds like the Clay is arguing with the Potter.

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