[xenophiles]

Science tends to look only at the Physical explanations for things. But if you do not look at the data/information content of the processes involved you will never understand how life came into being.

How life first came into being is something we (scientists) don't know for certain. We have theories, but not enough evidence. Maybe we'll know some day, maybe we never will. But if you can suggest an information-theoretical approach that actually sheds some new light on it, we'll be much obliged to you. (Creationists, please be aware that we have high standards.)

The information content of the DNA code had to come from somewhere. And it seems unlikely to have sprung up spontaneously or through random mutations.

Useful, meaningful information can arise through random mutation and selection. This can be (and has been) demonstrated in a test tube. If you don't want to believe in evolution, fine, don't. But if you want to look at the question scientifically you'll have to put in a little bit of effort.

[WhatsItAllAbout]

I appreciate your thoughtful post. My own opinion is that the information/data for life comes from outside the perceived dimensions we are all familiar with.

Current theories postulate up to 11 dimensions. Plenty of room for an Intelligent Designer, but I am using the "Gut feeling" discussed earlier