Could be. But he seems to claim that he can't understand how even the simplest organism springs into life. However all that that needs it any kind 'thing' (idea/molecule) that can replicate and some form of selective process. Out of that complex things will evolve. Be it novels or organisms. But this is getting way off topic for a perl discussion group! :) (email fslothouber@acm.org if you like to discuss this further).

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