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Evidence for Design: Understanding Irreducible Complexity in Biology and Cosmology

This article explores the concept of irreducible complexity, examining significant evidences for intelligent design in biology and cosmology. We analyze Darwin's views on the cell as a simple structure, alongside key examples like the bacterial flagellum and DNA's intricate information system. The discussion addresses whether living organisms are merely aggregates or structured wholes, in light of Darwin's assertion that complex organs must arise from gradual modifications. This insight brings forth crucial questions on the origin of life and the universe.

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Evidence for Design: Understanding Irreducible Complexity in Biology and Cosmology

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  1. Rel Anth – October 1 Random Vs. Designed

  2. 3 Big-Time Evidences for Design • The cell (biochemistry) • The origin of the universe (cosmology) • The structure of DNA (biological information)

  3. Darwin’s thoughts about the cell • P185 • Darwin thought the cell was nothing but a bubble of protoplasm or jelly.

  4. Darwin & Car Stereos

  5. Irreducible complexity • P186 – “A minimum level of complexity that must be present before such a tightly integrated system can function at all.”

  6. Mousetraps -If you only have some of the parts? -Irreducible complexity is the minimum amount of parts that need to be in place to catch mice

  7. Bacterial flagellum – P187 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey7Emmddf7Y

  8. Reality & Car Stereos

  9. Just one component

  10. In Darwin’s own words… • “If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down.” – Charles Darwin, On the Origin of Species

  11. The big question • Are living organisms aggregates or organized wholes?

  12. Homework • Threaded Discussions Post and 2 Comments by 9pm Thursday

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