[js1138]

Again, the Wimmer experiment like Szostak's planned experiment (according to his bio) - began with the message. The code was presupposed along with autonomy and information (Shannon, successful communication.)

The question remains whether chemical evolution can lead to a genome based replicator. So far it's all been pre-game show and the associated trash talk. I'm looking forward to the game, which will take place in the laboratory.

My problem with ID and related criticisms of evolution is that they have downplayed or dismissed the need to test hypotheses.

[Alamo-Girl]

Again, I am not particularly interested in Szostak's experiment because it doesn't progress any further than Wimmer's did to answer the questions raised by the mathematicians and physicists: origin of autonomy, semiosis (language or code) and information (Shannon, successful communication.)

But I'm sure many will be watching and will be pleased if he is successful.

I'm heading out now. See you later.