Intelligent Design the Future
Richard Sternberg on the Information Beyond the Genome
Mar 7, 2025
Dr. Richard Sternberg, a research scientist at the Biologic Institute with expertise in molecular evolution, challenges the outdated definition of genes, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of biological complexity. He delves into the intricacies of cellular systems, discussing the difficulties in reverse-engineering biological entities. Sternberg critiques Mendelian genetics and suggests deeper mathematical insights are essential for comprehending evolution. He also highlights the struggles students face in academic environments resistant to new ideas while exploring intelligent design from a Platonist perspective.
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- The gene concept is insufficiently defined and cannot solely be equated with DNA, highlighting the need for understanding beyond genetic sequences.
- Integrating logic and mathematics into genetics provides insights into epigenetics, revealing complex biological systems that challenge traditional reductionist models.
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The Inadequacy of the Gene Concept
The concept of the gene, introduced in 1909, lacks a coherent material description and cannot be definitively identified with DNA. This is significant because despite the presence of approximately 20,000 protein-coding genes, they do not adequately account for the complexity of organisms such as humans or plants. There is an inherent gap in data content that suggests additional factors beyond DNA sequences are necessary to explain developmental processes. Such observations challenge the materialist perspectives in biology, indicating that existing arguments may not hold true under logical scrutiny.
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