Quotation 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.
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When someone unfamiliar with modern technology encounters a car, they might try to explain how it works using ideas from their own experience, like natural forces or animals. However, seeing the engine inside reveals that the car is a product of intentional human design rather than natural causes.
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