[boshalfoshal]

The way I think about it, DNA is just a metaprogram. The "programs" this metaprogram create (brain, gut, other organs, etc). can be far more information dense and complex than the actual metaprogram that initially created them.

The real interesting part is _how_ this small metaprogram can generate something like a brain, which is ostensibly multiples more complex than the DNA that produced it, since obviously DNA cannot possibly encode the data for every possible synaptic connection or protein or whatever losslessly. I think this is more of a testament to how complex the human body is, that it has such complex seemingly emergent behavior from a very sparse set of initial conditions.

[ueueejdnsk]

This! DNA is like the ISA, the environment and biological processes created by it is the software and therefore dominates

DNA maxis exist because the idea of being genetically superior is deeply attractive to the privileged and powerful to justify their position independently of their circumstances of origin

[rowanG077]

I'm not sure what DNA maxis means. But there certainly is precedent that some genetic code is superior for some environments than others. That's basically the entire argument evolution hinges on.

[ueueejdnsk]

To add, obviously the hardware and ISA matter on a per-task basis and might provide some competitive advantages - eg sport, conventional/western beauty standards, some intellectual capabilities, but again, survival of your genes is dominated by birth circumstances