Scientists Create Alien DNA After 15 Years Of Work

[Pupi]

Not sure if you are joking or not...

but assuming you are not, it is definitely in the realm of possibility.

However, I think we can safely assume that most earthquakes, Tsunamis were of natural origin. Unless of course, you have evidence to the contrary.

I'm saying that those things can be influenced. It's not like we know every little thing that has gone down in the history of the planet and I doubt that we are the only civilization in 3 billion years of earths history to make it this far technologically.

 

[Pupi]

Wait, you can't see how the Holocaust, and Rwandan Genocide couldn't be a part of a greater good?

It taught us greater understanding of evil and human action, without a doubt.

 

[Social Distance Warrior]

It taught us greater understanding of evil and human action, without a doubt.

Of course, but at what cause? Countless millions?

and another Funny observation, after the Holocaust, didn't the world promise and vow, "Never again."

And how many times has it happened since?

 

[Pupi]

Of course, but at what cause? Countless millions?

and another Funny observation, after the Holocaust, didn't the world promise and vow, "Never again."

And how many times has it happened since?

Countless millions? What is that in the grand scheme, honestly? Your argument is weak. Why should God be held under the same moral standards that we promote?

Has the holocaust, it's many evils, and a world war for world domination happened again? I don't think so.

 

[Social Distance Warrior]

Countless millions? What is that in the grand scheme, honestly? Your argument is weak. Why should God be held under the same moral standards that we promote?

Has the holocaust, it's many evils, and a world war for world domination happened again? I don't think so.

I'm not blaming God at all. As a matter of fact, I said human evil can be categorized under the Free will argument (when explaning God's absence). I was just merely commenting on the silly, and asinine argument of "oh...It's God's plan" or "God works in mysterious ways."

 

[Pupi]

I'm not blaming God at all. As a matter of fact, I said human evil can be categorized under the Free will argument (when explaning God's absence). I was just merely commenting on the silly, and asinine argument of "oh...It's God's plan" or "God works in mysterious ways."

Evil and good are acts done out of the will of the collective unconscious.

 

[sickc0d3r]

Why should he help though? Lol that makes no sense. Should a parent always help their kids when they are in trouble and need help? No, because the kid will never learn and will always expect help and an easy way out. We are not powerless and I believe that we are sentient enough to handle our own problems without the need to require help from God.

Unless his entire creation is at risk, why should God intervene in any affair? Why does that make him evil? Why should God be held to the same moral standards that we have? People that think like you believe that humans are the epitome of creation and that Earth is this unique biosphere in the vast universe. Why, in your eyes, does our planet and our existence take precedence over observing the entire universe?

Fair enough, but then why should anyone give a shit about god and his rules?

 

[Pupi]

Fair enough, but then why should anyone give a shit about god and his rules?

Some people do, some people don't. Eventually people understand that rules are put in place to maintain order, promote peace, and help the weak not get abused by the strong. Most people in this century don't believe in an afterlife and that's their choice. But a respect for the rules is upheld due to the common view that rules serve the common good and are promoters of progress and order.

 

[sickc0d3r]

Some people do, some people don't. Eventually people understand that rules are put in place to maintain order, promote peace, and help the weak not get abused by the strong. Most people in this century don't believe in an afterlife and that's their choice. But a respect for the rules is upheld due to the common view that rules serve the common good and are promoters of progress and order.

Aside from the afterlife, we don't need a god for any of that. And apparently the god can't be bothered to provide a shred of evidence for an afterlife.
So, if the lesson is "learn to fend for ourselves", then, by implication, god serves no purpose .

 

[ej38]

http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/7/5691744/scientists-create-life-form-with-alien-dna-six-letters

Scientist create an organism whose genetic code comprises six letters instead of four. Yep that is right they have created a new life form with a far greater number of combinations. This life form contains the building blocks for a completely different form of life. Human molecules are usually made up of a combination of 4 base pairs A,T, C and G but Scientists at Scripps Research Institute have managed to add X and Y to the E.Coli strand. This new breed of E.Coli seems to be reproducing normally according to researchers. Its pretty freaky that they are calling it an Alien DNA and one only knows what they could be interested in doing with this modified form of E.Coli. Already questions have been raised what would happen if this escaped outside of the lab and researcher claims it would die. Apparently according to the researcher it needs other 6 base pair organisms to live.


http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nature13314.html

EDIT:Already thinking about the possibilities.

this is a bad idea... genetically advanced e coli

 

[Pupi]

Aside from the afterlife, we don't need a god for any of that. And apparently the god can't be bothered to provide a shred of evidence for an afterlife.
So, if the lesson is "learn to fend for ourselves", then, by implication, god serves no purpose .

God is the life source, the source of all energy. The purpose of God is to not allow universal chaos through implementation of universal laws, thermodynamics, gravity, water cycle, etc and to promote development of life forms, whatever they may be. He is an observer after setting the wheels in motion. Probably wants to see if his design truly is infallible without his constant intervention.

 

[LucasWithLidOff]

God is the life source, the source of all energy. The purpose of God is to not allow universal chaos through implementation of universal laws, thermodynamics, gravity, water cycle, etc and to promote development of life forms, whatever they may be. He is an observer after setting the wheels in motion. Probably wants to see if his design truly is infallible without his constant intervention.

And to scare bad people into being nice.

 

[Pupi]

And to scare bad people into being nice.

Yep, to fight injustices and promote peace, if that's what you mean.

 

[sickc0d3r]

God is the life source, the source of all energy. The purpose of God is to not allow universal chaos through implementation of universal laws, thermodynamics, gravity, water cycle, etc and to promote development of life forms, whatever they may be. He is an observer after setting the wheels in motion. Probably wants to see if his design truly is infallible without his constant intervention.

Oh, I forgot about all that. Sounds awesome.

 

[TheComebackKid]

Red herring.

The dichotomy which I presented was both absolute and valid.

If god is real and if god created space and time then god watches with indifference or chooses not to help the human species when they need it.

God is either powerless, evil or non existent. Take your pick.

I don't mean to be harsh but this is the reality.. you cannot chalk it down to "god has a plan" because that is a grotesque and immoral argument by modern standards.

Again, for someone who doesn't understand the concept of free will...

Even if "God" is just a bunch of bullshit you would think one would try to correctly understand the idea and tenets of belief before trying to debate it.

 

[tkotom]

Again, for someone who doesn't understand the concept of free will...

Even if "God" is just a bunch of bullshit you would think one would try to correctly understand the idea and tenets of belief before trying to debate it.

You're copping out just like before.

You're not making your case, you're just attacking people without making an argument of substance.

 

[Social Distance Warrior]

Again, for someone who doesn't understand the concept of free will...

Even if "God" is just a bunch of bullshit you would think one would try to correctly understand the idea and tenets of belief before trying to debate it.

I asked this earlier, but you may have missed it...

where do you chalk up natural disasters (not influenced by man)?

 

[5H3RD0G]

We are all made up of universal properties, those undiscovered are alien due to not being discovered yet. Inform us when we find an actual creature not of human nature then I will be excited. :icon_chee

 

[tkotom]

I asked this earlier, but you may have missed it...

where do you chalk up natural disasters (not influenced by man)?

Will of the carbon atoms.

 

[UpaLoompa]

So it's a DNA with six bases instead of four? I wonder if any new enzymes would evolve in this strain to make replication and transcription more efficient with the extra bases. Not really sure if having two more bases is an advantage seeing as how the number of amino acids in existence isn't going to change.

Great questions. Like you say, we're not going to be seeing other AA's and most already have redundant coding. Will be interesting.