Intelligent Design the Future Michael Denton on the Primal Patterns That Govern Living Systems
May 30, 2025
Biochemist Dr. Michael Denton examines the concept of predetermined animal body plans, arguing that they hint at designs beyond pure mechanics. He critiques Darwinian evolution, suggesting that some structures remain unchanged due to inherent biological types. The discussion highlights the stability of these features and introduces 'primal patterns' in nature, indicating a deeper order that challenges conventional evolutionary theories.
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Fixed Primal Patterns in Biology
- Insect body plans are fixed and unchanging for hundreds of millions of years, defying adaptive explanation.
- These primal patterns suggest a predetermined order beyond Darwinian natural selection.
Non-Adaptive Biological Patterns
- Many biological patterns like leaf shapes or insect limb segments lack clear adaptive function.
- These forms appear numerical and geometric, indicating design beyond mere natural selection.
Taxonomy Based on Primal Patterns
- Taxonomic categories are based on these abstract primal patterns, not specifically on adaptive traits.
- Adaptive features are "masks" built upon deep, unchanging structural templates.
