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To: The Philosopher who wrote (39105)	6/6/1999 12:50:00 PM
From: Chuzzlewit	Read Replies (1) of 108807

Perfection and nature? I think this is a pointless characterization because it is essentially normative. When you talk about perfection you are once more delving into the realm of teleology. Let me be specific. All organisms reproduce their genetic material with excellent fidelity, but the fidelity is less than absolute. This allows for the creation of mutations which may or may not improve the survival of the organism, and ultimately, the species. This "imperfect" replication leads to adaptations to changing environments. It provides a dynamic method for maintaining an organism's balancing act. But organisms that become too highly adapted may become extinct because they are no longer able to adapt to a changing environment. If the milkweed were to suffer a blight, then the monarch butterfly, which, in its larval form is totally dependent on milkweed, would become extinct. I guess the point I am trying to make is that the concept of "perfection" is appealing from an aesthetic or romantic point of view, but meaningless in a scientific context. TTFN, CTC

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