[Russell Scott]

Why do humans spend time building things. If they would just wait, it would magically pop out of the Earth by the brillant mind that is evolution. According to many people, evolution is the most intelligent force in the universe. I wish someone would introduce me to Mr. or Mrs. Evolution. I want to meet this brillant builder of things. If it can build a complex human, imagine what kind of automobile or energy plant it build for us. I'm glad we have so many brillant teachers who understand the mind of Evolution, and are willing to share it with our kids, to bring them out of the darkness of religious stupidity.

[Dimensio]

If they would just wait, it would magically pop out of the Earth by the brillant mind that is evolution.

With this statement, you have demonstrated that you need to educate yourself on the matter before criticizing it. It is clear that you do not understand evolution, but rather your understanding is of an inaccurate strawman thereof.

Evolution implies no "design plans". Your analogy is nonsensical.

[MattAMiller]

According to many people, evolution is the most intelligent force in the universe.

Well those people aren't scientists, and aren't particularly well informed about science. Evolution is not a force, and it's not sentient. And it only works with biological organisms, so no cars or power plants.

[WOSG]

"Why do humans spend time building things. If they would just wait, it would magically pop out of the Earth by the brillant mind that is evolution."

I think you may be getting the idea of what the biotech revolution is all about. :-) Take evolution and speed up 100x, and use that to make new drugs.

"According to many people, evolution is the most intelligent force in the universe."

Process for generation new ideas (or new anythings)

1. Take an idea from your pool of ideas.
(for sexual version, take 2 ideas; for kinky sex version, take N ideas).
2. Modify it (in some random way).
3. Decide if it is worth keeping. If not, chuck it; if yes, add it to the pool.
4. Go to step 1.

The world's most robust and general improvement system - the feedback loop. If you can come up with something better, it would be worth a fortune!!


"If it can build a complex human, imagine what kind of automobile or energy plant it build for us."

I've used "Simulated Annealling" algorithms which are like genetic algorithms to build computer circuits. Yes, we can use these ideas to help us *intelligently design* new things of all types.

"I'm glad we have so many brillant teachers who understand the mind of Evolution, and are willing to share it with our kids, to bring them out of the darkness of religious stupidity."

That's the part that would be unfortunate, to fall in the trap of making science and religion antagonists, when in fact, science is highlighting the utter beauty and complexity of the Universe far beyond the imaginings of primitive minds, so that it can enhance an appreciate of the gifts from God. Doesnt knowledge bring us closer to understanding God?

Philosophic nihilism is the wrong conclusion to draw from evolutionary theory. JMHO.

[hoosierskypilot]

Stop it, Russell! You're using logic and common sense! Evolutionary hypothesis cannot afford to be confused with facts!