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The mystery of life's origin: reassessing current theories

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The purpose of the text is to examine the plausibility of a wide variety of theories and experiments related to evolution. To this end, the three authors – each a respected scientist, chemist, or engineer – refute virtually every conceived pseudo-experiment devised by the pro-evolution faith.
Of particular interest in the arena of experimentation, Chapter Six addresses an area of study that – although repeatedly suggested by others – I had not personally seen in print before reading this work. “Investigator Interference” is addressed in detail, and fair “ground rules” are suggested and applied as to what actually qualifies as a legitimate plausible experiment without undue or questionable intervention on the part of the supposed experimenter. A helpful chart is included on page 107. As a note, much of what is occurring under the guise of scientific experimentation is far closer to the fantasy world than to an actual scientific attempt to recreate the conditions of the Earth so long ago. On a positive note, Thaxton et.al. exhort researchers to establish their own plausible guidelines, he writes, “This unfortunate state of affairs will continue until the community of origin-of-life researchers agree on criteria for experiment acceptability.” (page 110) He then adds, “If the techniques representing investigator interference are to be afforded the status of valid simulation, the burden must remain with the investigators to demonstrate their plausibility. This is nothing more than good science.”

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577 THA m

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New York : Philosophical Library., 1984

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xii, 228p.; 23 cm.

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English

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8022-2447-4

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577

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LIFE - ORIGIN

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