oldmanintheskydidntdoit
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| Quote (Daniel Smith @ Oct. 01 2007,21:26) | | Quote (Alan Fox @ Oct. 01 2007,07:31) | Re the search for evidence of life on Mars, there are three possible outcomes that I can foresee.
1:Evidence is found for a life-form totally different from anything seen on Earth, say, not even based on carbon, but, for instance, built on silicon.
2: Evidence is found for a life-form bearing distinct similarities to terrestrial lifeforms.
3; No evidence found.
If 1, abiogenesis is almost inevitable on any suitable planet, given enough time.
If 2, lifeforms such as bacterial spores may travel across space as passengers in meteorites. (Panspermia)
If 3, we still don't know. |
One other option for #2:
If we find life on another planet that is distinctly similar to our own, it could mean that abiogenesis acts according to laws as well.
Denton's position, as expressed in "Nature's Destiny", was that any life, anywhere else in the universe, would have to be remarkably similar to our own. |
But now you'll write him? Tell him abiogenesis is impossible?
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I also mentioned that He'd have to give me a thorough explanation as to *why* I must "eat human babies".
FTK
if there are even critical flaws in Gauger’s work, the evo mat narrative cannot stand
Gordon Mullings
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