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by Hurdegaryp » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:50 am
CVT Temp wrote:I mean, we can actually create a mathematical definition for evolution in terms of the evolutionary algorithm and then write code to deal with abstract instances of evolution, which basically equates to mathematical proof that evolution works. All that remains is to show that biological systems replicate in such a way as to satisfy the minimal criteria required for evolution to apply to them, something which has already been adequately shown time and again. At this point, we've pretty much proven that not only can evolution happen, it pretty much must happen since it's basically impossible to prevent it from happening.
by Immoren » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:51 am
Rocopurr wrote:After doing all my homework that's due when I get back I've decided to hang out on NS before cleaning. So how's everyone? :3
discoursedrome wrote:everyone knows that quote, "I know not what weapons World War Three will be fought, but World War Four will be fought with sticks and stones," but in a way it's optimistic and inspiring because it suggests that even after destroying civilization and returning to the stone age we'll still be sufficiently globalized and bellicose to have another world war right then and there
by Algonquin Ascendancy » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:51 am
by DesAnges » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:51 am
by DesAnges » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:52 am
by Algonquin Ascendancy » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:53 am
by New England and The Maritimes » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:54 am
Soviet Haaregrad wrote:Some people's opinions are based on rational observations, others base theirs on imaginative thinking. The reality-based community ought not to waste it's time refuting delusions.
by DesAnges » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:54 am
by Immoren » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:54 am
Rocopurr wrote:That's good. :3 Have you been having stomach troubles lately?
discoursedrome wrote:everyone knows that quote, "I know not what weapons World War Three will be fought, but World War Four will be fought with sticks and stones," but in a way it's optimistic and inspiring because it suggests that even after destroying civilization and returning to the stone age we'll still be sufficiently globalized and bellicose to have another world war right then and there
by Algonquin Ascendancy » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:55 am
by DesAnges » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:55 am
New England and The Maritimes wrote:St. Paul and Minnesota, here I come. April 21 to May 2nd.
by Immoren » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:55 am
discoursedrome wrote:everyone knows that quote, "I know not what weapons World War Three will be fought, but World War Four will be fought with sticks and stones," but in a way it's optimistic and inspiring because it suggests that even after destroying civilization and returning to the stone age we'll still be sufficiently globalized and bellicose to have another world war right then and there
by Hurdegaryp » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:56 am
CVT Temp wrote:I mean, we can actually create a mathematical definition for evolution in terms of the evolutionary algorithm and then write code to deal with abstract instances of evolution, which basically equates to mathematical proof that evolution works. All that remains is to show that biological systems replicate in such a way as to satisfy the minimal criteria required for evolution to apply to them, something which has already been adequately shown time and again. At this point, we've pretty much proven that not only can evolution happen, it pretty much must happen since it's basically impossible to prevent it from happening.
by Coffee Cakes » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:56 am
by New England and The Maritimes » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:56 am
Soviet Haaregrad wrote:Some people's opinions are based on rational observations, others base theirs on imaginative thinking. The reality-based community ought not to waste it's time refuting delusions.
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