Meh, DNA is basically a design that gets iterated.
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brainw0rms@hexbear.net 1 month ago
nor do the creatures their fruits are designed for
science illiterate ppl try to discuss evolution without using creationist phraseology challenge (impossible)
explodicle@sh.itjust.works 1 month ago
LemmeAtEm@lemmy.ml 1 month ago
Yeah, it’s a bit unfortunate. However, it’s not completely wrong to use the word design, it’s almost more a problem of the baggage that the word “design” carries. obviously “intelligent design” as a concept for evolution is bullshit and if you can’t separate the concept of “design” from intent then you’re still just as wrong. All that said, I think it’s fair to talk about species being designed, there is just absolutely zero intent involved anywhere,* with no forethought, or any “thought” at all from the designer. A species is “designed” entirely by the forces of circumstance. The material conditions, if you will, of their environment.
LemmeAtEm@lemmy.ml 1 month ago
*Just to be fully accurate, there is intent involved when people do selective breeding. Such as with pets or other domesticated animals. But usually that’s separated out and not considered evolution, though ironically enough, it actually still is evolution.