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Scientist finds evidence for intelligent design in genetic information, claims it is evidence we live in a simulation
Read more: Scientist finds evidence for intelligent design in genetic information, claims it is evidence we live in a simulationWhen reading the details of this paper, one finds: Are “living inside a computer simulation” people simply Intelligent Design advocates in a different form? More detailed analysis: 1) They assume a total entropy given by the number of states of the underlying atoms *plus* the number of relational states between the atoms created by “writing”…
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Schedule and Abstracts for the March 10-11 meeting at Biola
Read more: Schedule and Abstracts for the March 10-11 meeting at BiolaOnce again, we have a great lineup. The theme of the meeting is “Emergence, Spontaneous Pattern Formation, and the Origin of Life.” The location will be at the Calvary Chapel on the campus of Biola University in southern California. This meeting is co-sponsored by Biola University and the Southern California Science and Culture Network. To…
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“The Skilled Breeder Scenario,” from member Brett van de Sande
Read more: “The Skilled Breeder Scenario,” from member Brett van de SandeThe Skilled Breeder Scenario Imagine a dog breeder who wants to develop a new breed with a specific set of qualities. This dog breeder is quite wealthy and has spared no expense for his breeding program. He has hired a number of molecular biologists and they sequence the DNA of each dog in his kennel.…
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Abstracts for the regional meeting in Seattle. “What is Information?”
Read more: Abstracts for the regional meeting in Seattle. “What is Information?”Our regional meeting in Seattle, November 13-14, is coming up soon! The cost is free to members, and $20 for non-members (though it is also allowed to sign up as an associate member at the past minute). Students with valid ID can attend for free. If you are coming, please register in advance at this page. Once you register,…