[net.origins] Entropy ...

rlh@cvl.UUCP (Ralph L. Hartley) (05/13/85)

I really should let this pass, but I just can't resist!

> In this example, the water reaches a higher level of order by a
> a specific program and mechanism for transferring the energy (heat) from
> the water into the outside area.
> ...
> It is very important to note here that it was NOT an influx of external
> energy alone which brought about the increase in order and decrease in
> entropy, but a highly mechanized program using external energy to transfer
> energy from the water.

Oh! Now I get it! It is possible for ice to form, but only in a
refrigerator. I is imposible for water to turn to ice naturaly, or
without a "highly mechanized program". I will try very hard to remember
that next winter!

> And so I must re-emphasize!
>
>>   There are systems which do manifest an increasing degree of comlexity.
>>   These are open systems and draw on external sources of energy. However,
>>	...

A flawed argument does not usually improve with repitition. Especially
if it is repeted word for word. I have lost track of the number of
times you have posted this (incorect) statement. Cut it out!

By the way, your postings present one of the best arguments against
teaching creationism.  If we teach what you have been saying in the
public schools we had better teach the kids to speek Russian as well.
They would need it.

				Ralph Hartley
				rlh@cvl