Quote by Michael Behe

A man from a primitive culture who sees an automobile might guess that it was powered by the wind or by an antelope hidden under the car, but when he opens up the hood and sees the engine he immediately realizes that it was designed.

A man from a primitive culture who sees an automobile might

Summary

This quote highlights the concept of design in relation to the recognition of intelligent actions behind complex phenomena. The comparison of a man from a primitive culture viewing an automobile suggests that an initial assumption of the car's operation might be based on familiar elements. However, upon exploring the engine, the man recognizes its intentional design, implying that a complex and organized system typically cannot be attributed solely to random forces or accidental occurrences. Thus, the quote underscores the presence of design as evidence of deliberate thought or intention behind intricate structures or processes.

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