[Platt]
First, I'm not the only one who thinks Darwinian theory is full of holes.
Many smarter than me believe it leaves much to be desired.
[Krimel]
So let me get this right two trillion flies can't be wrong? Perhaps you
should eat excrement.
[Platt]
Second, I do not believe evolution occurs through divine intervention.
{Krimel}
OK
[Platt]
Third, I think Pirsig is on to something with his natural force that pulls
the universe as we know it towards greater versatility and freedom. I
consider this to be a "life force" on a par with other types of physical
energies. I buy the idea that this force is represented to us as
consciousness.
[Krimel]
So you reject the very foundation of modern science. You reject 2000 of
Christian heritage. And you are on board with some imaginary force? Odd that
this life force seems to cling so closely to this planet where sunlight
warms everything to just the right temperature for interesting complex
things to happen. It's probability just a coincidence though. But since you
buy this life force business could I interest you in some real estate in
South Florida?
[Platt]
Now how all this works to evolve new species and such I leave to the
experts.
{Krimel]
If this is the case why are you rejecting what they are telling you?
[Platt]
I notice in Wikipedia that there are various developments in evolutionary
theory such as symbiogenesis, evo-devo, neo-structuralism, eusociality,
horizontal gene transfer and who knows what else, suggesting to me that the
theory is far from settled or complete.
[Krimel]
One of the highlights of a great scientific theory is that is spark further
study. It opens up new ways of thinking. Why in the world would you think
that science is even supposed to be complete. It was this need for
completeness that kept popes and priests in business for thousands of years.
You want to bring them back?
[Platt]
So if I'm "flailing around" I'm in good company. To put it in the postmodern
vernacular, "My mind is set on keeping an open mind."
[Krimel]
If you think Johnson and Behe and the rest of the right wing religious nuts
spouting intelligent design are good company; I say you deserve each other.
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