Re: DNA as a book



On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 13:34:33 -0400 (EDT), ameyer2@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

Beware of thinking that you are learning new information
by extending this metaphor. You are more likely just
masking information from yourself.

Alan



Not exactly sure what you mean by this warning?
Could you possibly supply an analogy to your point ;-)
DB


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