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To: combjelly who wrote (232142)	5/10/2005 10:23:55 AM
From: neolib	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1572801

I have a soft spot in my heart for intelligent design, always have. In what way, and why? There is one positive use for ID if the adherents so turned their attention. It could endeavor to provide theoretical bounds for what is possible using evolutionary computer algorithms. There are IEEE journals that would love to publish such theories, if they in fact could provide any insight at all.

To: combjelly who wrote (232142)	5/10/2005 2:16:34 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1572801

"Speaking of which, Kansas scientists are refusing to join the discussion on evolution vs creationism." Actually it is not creationism per se, but intelligent design. I know. I think the name change was primarily to improve the marketability of the concept. Is Intelligent Design that much different from Creationism? And what is the point of debating it? It is something that is inherently unprovable. If true, it also has no predictive value and hence is totally useless as a scientific principle. Debating it gives it the air of legitimate science, which it isn't. The decision is going to be made on the basis of politics and not have anything to do with scientific principles. I guess you are right. However, I worry that without any rebuttal, it becomes a slam dunk for those who deny the theory of evolution. Having said that, the loyal opposition has made a good point.........Kansas may not be as desirable for industrial relocations and hi tech research if corps. perceive its schools are not as advanced as others in the country. Hit them in their wallets........that can be the best approach. ted