coevolution of the genetic code

[Roland Pohlmeyer]

By the way, this perspective lets the code appear so simple/ logical that it is well-conceivable that the code evolved on its own without the interference from an intelligent designer. Sorry creationists, but I think that unless you see God and the universe as one or you place the act of creation before the Big Bang, input from an intelligent designer becomes more and more limited as we humans get to understand more and more about the universe.

[alextemplet]

How did this thread turn into another ID debate?

Are we a bunch of crack addicts here? We have to debate ID or else we go into withdrawal?

[Roland Pohlmeyer]

Sorry, I didn't mean to turn this into another debate about ID. I just thought that this simplification of the genetic code could be interpreted this way, and that I should make my position clear. It seemed to me that the postulate of irreducible complexity was something that I should address as a biologist. It was a bit silly of me and I would like to apologise to anyone who is fed up with this debate.

[alextemplet]

There's no need to apologize; I was just a bit surprised to see that come out of the blue. And if I may be allowed to comment, perhaps the fact that you felt it so necessary to address the ID issue (especially in the language that you chose to address it with) may reveal that you are just as obsessed with a pro-evolution crusade as they are with their anti-evolution crusade. Just a thought.

You're new here so I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. Those of us who have been around for a while can tell you that there's almost a new ID thread in here every week. It gets tiring after a while, debating the same topic again and again and again. It's nice to be able to finally discuss evolution and/or genetics simply for its own sake, and not having to turn it into another debate.

[Roland Pohlmeyer]

PS: The genetic code represented in a circular fashion following 2-1-3 rules and applying the AGCU motif has been published in the Journal of Theoretical Biology. (Please quote: Pohlmeyer R. The genetic code revisited. J Theor Biol. 2008 Aug 7;253(3):623-4. Epub 2008 May 1.)