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ARTelevision · 12-17-2004, 01:31 PM

Thanks.
I would say you are talking about degrees of intelligence.
I see it as an inherent property of life, first of all - in its most simple forms to its most complex. I would also extend this to the material world - but I recognize that is a leap - not of faith but a speculative leap.

I'm interested in the notion that intelligence gains complexity but not that it arises de novo as much current science would have us accept. To my way of thinking, that idea is truly mystical...

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ARTelevision I change Location: USA	Thanks. I would say you are talking about degrees of intelligence. I see it as an inherent property of life, first of all - in its most simple forms to its most complex. I would also extend this to the material world - but I recognize that is a leap - not of faith but a speculative leap. I'm interested in the notion that intelligence gains complexity but not that it arises de novo as much current science would have us accept. To my way of thinking, that idea is truly mystical... __________________ create evolution