The eyes have it (and dimes too)

[Lewis Wolfgang]

Ralph Shumaker wrote:
> Lewis Wolfgang wrote:
>> (clue:  When you hear hoof beats, don't think Zebras.)
>
> I don't get it.

Hi Ralph,

Basically, don't invent far-reaching and outrageous hypotheses
to explain an observation with local context.  If you're
walking down a backcountry path in Campo California and
you hear approaching hoof beats, don't postulate that a
zebra is approaching, it's probably a horse.

If you observe a plethora of species with biological similarities
and you also notice a fossil and geologic record, don't come
up with a fantastic yarn of a infinitely powerful yet ethereal
spirit, Lord of a google of galaxies, who had the time to
fiddle with the nuts 'n' bolts level of life creation in this
back-water corner of a non-descript galaxy.

Regards,
Lew