[xzins]

I think there's a window of newness that surrounds any idea. First, there's a fleshing out of the idea. This includes any debate around the idea itself.

Putting legs to an idea in terms of research isn't generally the first step.

Anymore, and unfortunately, any new idea has to go to court. Looks like that stage isn't complete yet.

If I were to begin looking in any area, I think I'd focus on "similar forms and functions" if the designer were a sentient being. If the designer is a process and not a sentient being, then I'd look at quick fossil fuel creation processes.

[js1138]

I think there's a window of newness that surrounds any idea.

ID has been around in its current form since 1802. How many centuries need to pass before it loses its aura of newness?

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you for sharing your views and insights!

If I were to begin looking in any area, I think I'd focus on "similar forms and functions" if the designer were a sentient being.

Indeed, in either case - intelligent cause as phenomenon or agency - autonomy is a primary investigation. Not what a living organism "looks like" but rather what it "is".