Reflections on Chapter 1 of The Design Matrix
by Bilbo Thought I would do a play-by-play, as I'm reading.
Very readable. The Face of Mars is a good example to use. It gets across the idea of non-human design. I didn't realize the Soup View of life was held until so recently. Very informative.
One criticism: Mike writes:
Not only can we see faces in clouds, but if we look hard enough, we can see snakes, dragons, mountains, and just about anything else that can be conjured with the imagination.
A clear opportunity to mention "rabbits" slips through his fingers. 
December 8th, 2007 at 6:37 pm
D'oh!
Comment by MikeGene — December 8, 2007 @ 6:37 pm
December 8th, 2007 at 9:57 pm
Does that mean evolution can also be conjured with the imagination?
Comment by Frozen1 — December 8, 2007 @ 9:57 pm
December 10th, 2007 at 1:06 am
Hey Mike, I'm doing a little Christmas shopping here. Do you get more money if I order the books through AVP? Or can I just do Amazon?
Comment by Wonders For Oyarsa — December 10, 2007 @ 1:06 am
December 10th, 2007 at 8:16 am
Hi WFO,
It doesn't really matter to me. Thanks.
Comment by MikeGene — December 10, 2007 @ 8:16 am
December 10th, 2007 at 9:02 am
When will the book be available here in Indonesia? It is difficult to order from here.
Comment by paijo — December 10, 2007 @ 9:02 am
December 11th, 2007 at 12:01 am
Hi paijo.
Your picture was not only creative, but it made me laugh. I'd say for that, you deserve a free copy. Especially if you promise to blog something about the book after you read it. Just go to my book blog , click on the contact page, and e-mail me a mailing address. I'll order you up a copy.
Comment by MikeGene — December 11, 2007 @ 12:01 am
December 13th, 2007 at 1:44 am
Hi Mike Gene,
Thanks for the offer. I am really excited. However, I don't think it will be fair for you and the person who posted the picture. I was not the one posting the picture. I was only translating the text.
However, if you still intend to order the book for me I am very grateful and promised to blog something about the book on my blog. My blog is: http://jesusalone.multiply.com. I have translated some of Dembski's writing and posted them on my blog. I also have a link to this blog on my blog.
regards,
Paijo
Comment by paijo — December 13, 2007 @ 1:44 am
December 13th, 2007 at 8:20 am
Hi paijo,
LOL. Now I am impressed by your honesty. So yes, I'll still order you a copy. Just e-mail me with the mailing address.
Comment by MikeGene — December 13, 2007 @ 8:20 am
December 13th, 2007 at 8:32 am
Thank you very very much Mike Gene.
This is going to be my second ID book. The first being Behe's DBB.
Paijo
Comment by paijo — December 13, 2007 @ 8:32 am