Fleshing Out a Theory of Biological Design

Episode 1699 January 18, 2023 00:24:27
Fleshing Out a Theory of Biological Design
Intelligent Design the Future
Fleshing Out a Theory of Biological Design

Jan 18 2023 | 00:24:27

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Show Notes

On today’s ID the Future, author and engineer Steve Laufmann delves into the theory of biological design he develops in Your Designed Body, his new book co-authored with physician Howard Glicksman. Laufmann explains how his engineering background has helped him further develop design theory and, with help from Glicksman, apply it to the human body. In exploring the causal capacities of intelligent design, Laufmann spotlights four elements: (1) intentional actions, which in turn require mind, agency, and foresight; (2) adaptive capabilities, which involve, among other things, control systems that employ sensors, logic, and effectors; (3) design properties (e.g., modularity); and (4) degradation prevention. The last of these features is implemented by engineers to get a system to last longer. In Read More ›

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