If Microbes begat Mind
from origins of life to emergence of intelligence

The diverse questions scientists choose as
starting points, and the contrasting approaches
they take to generate hypotheses about the
origin and synthesis of life, demonstrate design
thinking at its best. If Microbes begat Mind
presents the hypothesis that traits ascribed to
mind may have counterparts in early life. more

What Daedalus told Darwin
Darwin’s dilemma & designing intelligence

We are poised to experience what Garrett Hardin
predicted in 1968 would escalate into a “tragedy
of the commons,” where competition for scarce resources and “survival of the fittest” could threaten the delicate balance of Earth’s ecosystems. Viewing our interpretation of evolution as incomplete, and Intelligent Design as a diversion, calls for a third option. more. . . .

© Zann Gill 2008.

In April 2008, all of Charles Darwin's papers were made available via the internet through Cambridge University Library. In 2009 two major Darwin anniversaries will be celebrated.

If Daedalus, the mythical architect who designed the labyrinth and wings, could speak to Darwin today, what would he say?