[animoveritas]

...your assumptions are invalid by showing you an example of a self-replicator that is much smaller than the one you propose. Hence, your assumption of 29,000,000 as the minimum length is unwarranted.

Okay, I'll agree to a smaller chain if you agree to insert a designer such as the ones in your example into the discussion. That's the point.

Your quote: Try not to assume that every quality that the model possesses is also possessed by the actual thing being examined.

If, you agree that you reversed your sentence construction, there is no issue.

Too easy my dear General...

[general_re]

Okay, I'll agree to a smaller chain if you agree to insert a designer such as the ones in your example into the discussion. That's the point

What makes you think I care if you "agree"? Your numbers are ludicrous, whether you "agree" or not. Reality is funny that way - it's not contingent on your approval.

If, you agree that you reversed your sentence construction, there is no issue

Now I think you're just looking to save face as you back out the door. Models represent reality - the model is not the thing itself. Do you want lessons in the epistemology of science in addition to correcting your math?