PuckSR
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Joined: Nov. 2005
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I think this entire situation is hilarious....
I think one day we will learn about this story...but I imagine it goes somewhat like this
Dr. Dembski and an Atheist are sitting around talking about God. The Atheist asks Bill why he believes in God. Dembski counters with a traditional "grand design" remark. The Atheist asks Bill if he can prove it. Dembski knows that he cannot prove it, and tell the good Atheist that he cannot prove it. Then Bill thinks about it for a moment. "The one form of mathematics that is not absolute is statistics. Math is normally considered a completely objective matter, but with statistics you must introduce subjectivity." The Atheist asks Dr. Dembski if he can prove his belief statistically. Dembski says that he can, but that it would be merely a farce. The Atheist suggests a wager. If Dr. Dembski can provide a 'proof' of a Grand Designer, and people will actually take him seriously...then the Atheist will buy Bill a bible. If Dembski cannot convince people of his new 'proof' of a Grand Designer, the Bill has to buy him a pocket watch.
I imagine that the origin of Specified Complexity was thus, but then when Bill Dembski published a book and people actually bought it...he decided that he should continue the farce.
I dont honestly believe that Dr. Dembski believes in his particular idea. He may not accept evolution, but I think deep down inside he knows that his particular contribution is rubbish. I dont know if his motivation is Machiavellian or simply spiteful, but I think he knows.
Any ideas?
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