Algorithms 3

(cont'd from yesterday's post)

Looks like these animals have (in their tiny brain?) a set of sequenced instructions that lead to a prescribed outcome. That's an algorithm, similar to a recipe. Every computer program is based on algorithms.

generic algorithm diagram 

When people navigate, they choose a destination and a method of finding their way - a paper map, or verbal directions, or gps, or a computerized guidance system built into the aircraft or seagoing vessel. All of these were developed with difficulty over many years of history, most recently by people with math and computer science degrees. 

We're sure not born knowing how to get to New York or anywhere else. But animals are born pre-programmed with goals and algorithms. It looks like the product of an intelligent, intentional design.  Does it prove the existence of the Creator? No, it's not proof. It is strong supporting evidence. 

The more we learn, the harder it is to assume that all life resulted from mindless, random, unplanned, undirected chance. See Charles Darwin's statement in yesterday's post.

from Mindmatters