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 _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l