Theory of Evolution

Important Definitions: Darwinian Evolution

   Darwinian evolution - the steps in knowledge are small so chance creates useful information and this knowledge is preserved by natural selection. Darwinian evolution happens just like Charles Darwin theorized.

   Evolution by design - the steps in knowledge are very large; as a result, chance never creates any new useful information. Natural selection is irrelevant because no knowledge is created for it to preserve and optimize.  

The goal of this book is to analyze the steps in knowledge required for evolution. The results will show that many steps are similar to a locked door with a fifty word combination. Others are similar to a locked door with a one word combination. The small steps are navigated just like Darwin theorized. Small steps do not present a barrier to chance. On the other hand, the large steps are a significant barrier. How evolution crossed this large barrier is not known.

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