Wednesday 31 December 2014

A set theoretic interpretation of design detection

A configuration of elements in a given system is its spatial-functional structure, i.e. an arrangement of its elements one relative to another that also reflects connections between the elements. E.g. molecules of water can take different configurations depending on the ambient conditions; in particular, at temperatures below 0 oC molecules are arranged in crystal lattice. Below I do not consider variability of configurations over time and I assume they are static.

Wednesday 10 December 2014

Software design patterns and design pattern recognition

As far as I am aware, design pattern recognition (aka Intelligent Design) has two large veins of thought. One deals with pattern recognition and inferring design as abductively the best available explanation given specific patterns. The other reasons based on the order vs. organization dichotomy.

Monday 1 December 2014

A post on UD: order vs. organization

I recommend reading an excellent original post published at uncommondescent.com on 27 November 2014. The post discusses the differences between order and origanization. What is also worth reading is the insightful comments by the author (niwrad) and Upright Biped.