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> [b]Memory formation[/b]
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> dhw: [i]Mindless obedience is the exact opposite of autonomy.[/i]
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> DAVID: [i]But that is exactly what a self-driving autonomous car does! Follows programmed directions[/i]. […]
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> You have twisted the quote (which only mentioned the non-involvement of humans) in order to draw an analogy between programmed cars and your concept of programmed cells. I reject the analogy, (a) because I propose that cells are not programmed, and (b) because I challenge you to find a definition of the word “autonomous” which includes preprogramming and obeying instructions. You are making a mockery of language.
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> dhw: [i]I am arguing that cells do not act in preparation for requirements which do not yet exist. They act in response to existing conditions.[/i] […]
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> DAVID: [i]I know your theory. Still, all I see from it is tiny step adaptations for the present problems, never the possibility for true speciation. You are left with magic.[/i]
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> dhw: [i]In this exchange, we are discussing your theory that your God added new cells in preparation for future need […] . Nothing to do with cellular intelligence as the designer of speciation, which is dealt with elsewhere.[/i]
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> DAVID: [i]Yep! I propose God for speciation.[/i]
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> Since you wish to change the subject, I shall assume that at last you have agreed that new cells are added in order to meet current new requirements and not to meet requirements that will not exist until thousands of years later.