hua@cmu-cs-edu1.ARPA (Ernest Hua) (05/05/85)
___________________________________________________________________________ > From: ward@hao.UUCP (Mike Ward) > > The theory of evolution must account for the general increase in > complexity that is observed in the geological strata. > The theory must also allow for the decrease in complexity that > is often observed as counter trends to the main trend. > > The current state of the theory allows for both, though I have > not as yet have seen mechanisms proposed for either. > > The creationists, of course have given no expanation of either > (or are we really supposed to accept hydraulic sorting?). Mike, as you might have seen, I must disagree with your statement that evolutionary theory must account for the general increase in complexity as I cannot justify the need to account for complexity in any sense at all. (Please refer to my last article.) I do see your point, however, as you are approaching the problem from a different direction, and you point is quite valid in that context. ___________________________________________________________________________ Live long and prosper. Keebler { hua@cmu-cs-gandalf.arpa }