On Thu, 14 Apr 2005 10:51:35 -0400 (EDT), Robert J. Chassell wrote
> On 12 Apr 2005, Nick Arnett wrote
> 
>     As a metaphor, consider genetic material as a communications
>     network that contains a great deal of information, not just about
>     how to compete, but how to adapt to a changing environment.
> 
> Why consider it a metaphor?

Genetic networks may well be political, but for now, I feel safer assuming
that they aren't thinking.  In all seriousness, though, this does beg the
question of what intelligence is.  Genetics networks seem very smart.

Nick
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