Q&A: How far does the design argument remain a continuing proof despite its weaknesses?
Question by Lucy B: How far does the design argument remain a continuing proof despite its weaknesses?
This is a 9 mark question- I’m a little stuck with this. Any help appreciated (no stupid answers though! =P)
Best answer:
Answer by Scott
The first analogy to describe this argument (the design argument, also known as the telelogical argument) for the existence of God goes like this…
Imagine you are walking alone through the desert and found an analog watch. You pick it up and examine all of its fantastic, little working and moving parts. To your amazement the watch works. It has stunning levels and complexity. You conjecture to yourself that there is no way the sand just swirled together coincidentally one morning to create all this working parts. Not only because each one is so complex but more importantly because of the improbability of all of them working in unison together (being interdependent on the design functionality of every other part) by chance. You therefore (correctly in this case) infer that there must be a design to this watch and therefore also a designer.
In this analogy, the design of the watch infers the existence of a watch-maker. This logic is sound. At least, insofar as it applies to level of the watch, the logic is sound. But does this logic also apply upwards to level of God and His universe? Furthermore, why is the logic sound even at the level of the watch analogy?
Dealing with this second question first (why the logic holds) I would like to refer to the debate about whether an infinite amount of monkeys at an infinite amount of typewriters, smashing their monkey fists into the keys would ever produce a Shakespearean sonnet. The old answer to the question was that, given a sufficiently long enough period of time, they would produce a Shakespearean eventually. The logic is that:
Infinite period of time = infinite chance to produce every possible permutation.
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Therefore, it is possible a Shakespearean sonnet could be re-produced by a monkey
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Therefore, it is possible a watch could be re-produced by an accidental swirling of sand particles
The scientific non-feasibility of this prospect is not relevant. No one who advocates for this position actually believes that science would predict such an event. Indeed, such an event it quintessentially unscientific. The point, however, is that it is possible.
Thus, even if we allow for infinite permutation from infinite time at this theoretical level we must remind ourselves that (in our world, at least as far as we know) time is not infinite. Therefore, these hypotethical monkey/watch metaphors do not explain the incredible complexity and design of the watch.
That is to say, our hypothetical monkey authors do not explain God out of the picture. Because time is finite, it seems more probable that a designer was involved in the process of creating that watch/world/universe.
The question now is how to define that designer. Is it a religious entity? A natural process? An infinity we can barely grasp or understand?
Whether you are religious or atheistic/agnostic I believe humility is wisest intellectual course of action on this topic?
I would much rather discuss these issues with somone who claims that they are:
(1) not convince either way, but…
(2) extremely curious and passionate about the question,
than someone who is entirely convinced of their answer and so sure of themselves that the door to further knowledge is closed shut forever.
That is to say, I am humble enough to admit that I do not have all the answers with certainty. And because I believe that there are many people like me alive today (and will continue to be for years to come) I therefore believe that the telelogical proof for the existence of God will continue to illicit insightful debate no matter how many scientific papers are published on the subject of evolution and no matter how many author claim they have disproved the design argument for once and for all.
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Mirror’s Edge Part 10: Everything is red! What do I do!?
Mirror’s Edge is a game about…parkour, in the first person! So that makes it exciting! Let’s not remember the dumb story, awkward controls, and sometimes stupid game design. But hey, it’s unique and different, so at least it has that.
Video Rating: 5 / 5
Mirror’s Edge is a game about…parkour, in the first person! So that makes it exciting! Let’s not remember the dumb story, awkward controls, and sometimes stupid game design. But hey, it’s unique and different, so at least it has that.
Video Rating: 5 / 5
How do I get started in freelance photography/graphic design?
Question by bigbrighthearts: How do I get started in freelance photography/graphic design?
I like to think that for being so young, that I have pretty discernable photography and photoshop skills. I have worked for several photographers for about 4 years now, since I was 15. I don’t want to go into business for myself, but I would like to somehow break into the business. I know these are stupid questions, but I am terribly excited and confident in myself. Any suggestions would be extremely appreciated.
Best answer:
Answer by Phi
Talk to the photographers you have worked with, they know you better than I do. Ask them for direction and if you can pick up some of their overflow. Then start contacting other photographers and graphic designers and printers.
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Q&A: Is there any other softer ware to be used instead of Winrar?
Question by Great Man: Is there any other softer ware to be used instead of Winrar?
I am really tired of these soft for unziping folders.
I couldn’t really get it, it is maybe very complicated or very stupid design.
so please tell me something new to use it for unziping files?
that is Software sorry for my misspelling.
Best answer:
Answer by Mordak
7 Zip
http://www.7-zip.org/
7-Zip is a file archiver with high compression ratio.
7-Zip is free software distributed under the GNU LGPL.
The main features of 7-Zip:
High compression ratio in new 7z format with LZMA compression
7-Zip is free software distributed under the GNU LGPL
Supported formats:
Packing / unpacking: 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2 and TAR
Unpacking only: RAR, CAB, ISO, ARJ, LZH, CHM, Z, CPIO, RPM, DEB and NSIS
For ZIP and GZIP formats 7-Zip provides compression ratio that is 2-10 % better than ratio provided by PKZip and WinZip
Self-extracting capability for 7z format
Integration with Windows Shell
Powerful File Manager
Powerful command line version
Plugin for FAR Manager
Localizations for 63 languages
http://www.paehl.de/english.php
Simplyzip is a FREEWARE multi archiver. It does not write any entries to the registry or anywhere else. Version 1.1 has been rewritten from scratch.
Main Features:
Open: ZIP, CZIP, ACE, CAB, RAR, TAR, GZIP, LZH, BZ2, SQX, RS, UUE, XXE, BASE64, UCL, ARJ, ZLIB, ALIB, RPM, DEB, 7-ZIP
Create: 7z, ZIP, CZIP, Cab, LHA, TAR, TAR GZ TAR BZ2, ACE (optionale DLL), Deepfreezer, SQX, UCL, RS, ZIP-SFX/LHA-SFX, RAR-SFX, UUE/XXE, ZLIB and Base64.
Multi-ZIP
Backup to disk (e.g. CD)
ZIP-Rpair
Crypt files with:Rijndael AES/Twofish (both 256bit keysize) and Blowfish (448bit keysize) incl SFX creator and an ArcConverter
Optional: See ArcConvert below
Create RAR/ACE (new version) and LHA SFX (with optional files from my site)
Localisation: English, German, Italian, Spanish, portugues-br, Swedish and Thai
ZIPSFX now in English, German, French and Spanish (in the setup)
Standalone: After installation you can copy all files from Simplyzip folder (excepted the uninst.exe) and use it whereever you want
Optional Plugins (ArcConvert, ACE DLL, LFB Archiver, Unpacker and a short german manual)
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Why would a merciful God design humans to biologically be just another species of filthy animals?
Question by …: Why would a merciful God design humans to biologically be just another species of filthy animals?
Humans have always been sick and tired of being biologically similar to all those stupid beasts running around. If there really is a creator, then why couldn’t he have made us in a way that we could be classified in a dignified taxonomic kingdom of our own? Surely we deserve better than that.
Best answer:
Answer by imrod
And I thought we Christians got bashed for our notion of sin. At least we see hope and a creature made in God’s image.
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Bright Flower Nail Art Design Tutorial
HELLO U GUYS!!!! I HOPE UR DOING GREAT! WE WILL B WORKING ON A COLORFUL NAIL ART DESIGN. ITS EASY TO DO, I WILL TAKE U STEP BY STEP. THIS MANICURE IS A LITTLE CRAZY, BUT IT IS SUPER FUN~ I WANT TO GIVE MARIO PIMENTEL A SPECIAL THANK’S FOR ALLOWING ME TO USE HIS MUSIC ON MY BACKGROUND. UR AWESOME! THANK U!!!!!Disclaimer: I have no affiliation to any of the company brands I mention in this video. I have not received any of the products used in this video for free. I will get no monitary compensation for mentioning any of the products used in this video. WELL, I HOPE U ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND, & I WILL CU MONDAY WITH OUR 1st WEEKLY CONTEST QUESTION, B SAFE , BYE*
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Mirror’s Edge Part 4: HINT, GO UP! No shit sherlock…
Mirror’s Edge is a game about…parkour, in the first person! So that makes it exciting! Let’s not remember the dumb story, awkward controls, and sometimes stupid game design. But hey, it’s unique and different, so at least it has that.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
In my continuing quest to pick a fight, I just want to point out that believing in creationism over evolution is really, really stupid. Not religion in general mind you, just creationism. Link to scientific american article: www.sciam.com Whether or not religion is a good idea is open for debate as far as I’m concerned but believing in the garden of eden is plain crazy. Dinosaurs existed hundreds of millions of years ago. Deal with it. Seriously, creationism and intelligent design is plain stupid. And the creation museum in Kentucky is doing nothing but making a laughing stock of believers. Seriously, only freaks would shut their brains down like this: www.salon.com Ken Ham is a tool of satan, not god. Believe in jesus allah buddah god whatever you want but don’t try to shut down science. Only idiots do that. Daily updates at angryaussie.wordpress.com
Q&A: What would some design specifications be for a device that can intercept a bullet?
Question by blonde_haired_blue_eyed_gurl: What would some design specifications be for a device that can intercept a bullet?
Something that can be carried by a police officer that would detect a bullet being fired at the officer and intercept it. I list some specifications for my engineering class and i dont know where to start. Just some ideas.
ALSO if your going to say something rude dont bother answering. Im not stupid i just need some help. I am stressed out and just having some mental blockage, so please just shoot some ideas.
Best answer:
Answer by lee26loo
It needs a 360 degrees precision radar to detect the flying bullet,a powerful laser to shoot and melt down the bullet ,a super fast computer,a smart programming software design and the control system (interfaces) to link them together.
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Engineering || Design Your World
Engineers create what has not been; they make things that have never existed before… This DVD features the amazing achievements of globally renowned Australian engineers and their contribution in designing some of the world’s most impressive creations.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Mirror’s Edge Part 9: Umbrella and Apple team up… at the mall!
Mirror’s Edge is a game about…parkour, in the first person! So that makes it exciting! Let’s not remember the dumb story, awkward controls, and sometimes stupid game design. But hey, it’s unique and different, so at least it has that.
Video Rating: 4 / 5