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Joined: Aug. 2006  (Permalink) Posted: Oct. 05 2012,12:12   
tgpeeler is USING a lot OF randomly capitalised WORDS, JUST like
all THE best scientists: This entire issue boils down to the
question: Is it even possible for the laws of physics to explain
information? In principle, as a matter of logic, they cannot.
The laws of physics describe and prescribe the behavior of every
bit of matter and energy in the universe. Physical laws govern
the behavior of physical things.  Information requires language.
Language requires symbols and rules. Symbols are ABSTRACT
THINGS, arranged freely and purposefully in accordance with the
rules of the language (and one hopes, logic) in order to create
information. Let me say that again. The FREE and PURPOSEFUL
arrangement of SYMBOLS is required for the generation of
information. Free and purposeful have no standing in physics.
Thus the denial of said free will and purpose. Meaning, or
semantic content, or in the c