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jononomo
on April 19, 2024
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Feathers are one of evolution's cleverest inventio...
The thermostat was ultimately designed by a mind that has objectives. That is why it tries to control the temperature.
freedomben
on April 19, 2024
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What about the ocean? The ocean also "tries" to keep the temperature steady.
rexer
on April 19, 2024
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That one doesn’t quite work for me. A thermostat has a purpose: keep a temperature. An ocean doesn’t really have a purpose.
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