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To: Right Wing Professor
They're not seeking principles of order. They may be using principles of order . . .

In order for an observer to recognize the difference between two phoenomena, the phenomena themselves must each exhibit distinct characteristics. Otherwise the observer would not be able to tell them apart.

What is the cause for two distinct objects appearing differently to an observer? Randomness does not facilitate distinguishability between objects.

690 posted on 03/19/2004 10:24:03 AM PST by Fester Chugabrew
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To: Fester Chugabrew
Randomness does not facilitate distinguishability between objects

This statement is false as it stands. For example, randomly taken measurements on two sets of trees gives us an idea of how tall one set is, whereas a non-random could be chosen to take the tallest of the smaller set and vice versa. Clearly, randomizing allows these sets to be distinguished.

Could you explain what you are trying to get at. (Also give us some idea of what you think is meant by randomness.)

694 posted on 03/19/2004 12:09:03 PM PST by Doctor Stochastic (Vegetabilisch = chaotisch is der Charakter der Modernen. - Friedrich Schlegel)
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To: Fester Chugabrew
Non-randomness does not necessarily entail design.
750 posted on 03/20/2004 1:13:44 PM PST by Right Wing Professor
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