[MD] Intention changes physical world (some questions)

Case Case at iSpots.com
Wed Jan 17 21:22:13 PST 2007


DM: I am only saying science has to be explained by a broader context
of our understanding of experience and has its limits. No more.

[Case]
I agree.

DM: This is my point but you are confusing a simple concept with what it is
inadequately used to explain by some people who don't recognise that models
are always limited. Sure fitness is a useful concept upto a point but my God
man it does not explain the great variety of life! All I am saying is there
is a lot of debate to be had,and no doubt future developments, regarding
what we mean by 'explanation', and I am very skeptical about useful
explanations putting themselves forward as 'the last word'.

[Case]
Dennett calls evolution Darwin's dangerous idea because it is so easy to
understand and its implications are clear to anyone who looks into it. And
it does explain the variety of life here very well. Refinements can only
enhance our understanding. We should all look forward to them with
anticipation. But frankly I would be skeptical of anyone claiming to be
putting forward "the last word."




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