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Topic: Sergei Doulatov: Evolution of the Biosphere
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posted 05. January 2004 08:27
Evolution of the Biosphere
by Sergei Doulatov
Species are elements of ecosystems that are characterized by a particular structure-function duality. Each species possesses a set of attributes (phenotype) and a set of relationships with other species (role). The combined set of relationships between species defines a topological map of the biosphere. Isomorphic transformations on this map are referred to as variation, while non-isomorphic transformations that add or remove roles are referred to as speciation. Speciation is necessary because propagation of living processes is confined by discrete boundary conditions which conflict with the continuous nature of growth. An inevitable outcome of this is the generation of discontinuities in topological space that must be resolved for further expansion to occur. Evolution is thus directed by functional interrelationships in the biosphere, rather than an inherent design.
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William DeJong
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posted 03. March 2004 05:03
Sergei,
You postulate the existence of a different thermodynamic field for living matter. I think, you overlook that cells are biochemical robots, that are dermined by their DNA-program. Robots consisting of plastic, steel, and silicium based processors and programs, do act according general thermodynamic laws, as biochemical robots do. Biochemical robots appear to be programmed to direct energy and material to a higher level of order. Research into the interaction between robots, reveals that their interaction is not only directed by their functional interrelationships, but also by their internal program of control. There are no scientific reasons, this twofold dependency does not hold for robots with a DNA-program.
Wim De Jong
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