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by neallindsay 321 days ago
> …as intended.

Genes and biology in general do not have "intended" purposes.

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Genes are what define the instructions guiding biological development and so could be considered to be what defines the intention. With Morris syndrome, factors prevent the genetic instructions from guiding development as defined by the genes. With Morris syndrome, the lack of androgen receptors leads to the genetic sexual development, as guided by the genes, of a male to be suppressed. Swyer syndrome also commonly arises from spontaneous mutations (not being passed from parental genetic material) and can have malignant consequences. A large percentage of those with the condition develop gonadoblastoma.
Who felt this intention? God?
I'm referring to how genes modulate development according to their set of instructions. The way that these genetic instructions are set to be executed can be considered their intention. I'm being liberal in my use of the word "intention" here, but I don't think your absurdist take on my wording was in good faith, so to speak, or constructive.
The state of the universe (including biological facts) has no intentions, i don't know what you are trying to say here or what else you would mean when you say "Intention". It sounds like the sayings of someone who believes in an higher order of things.
Once again, this absurdist interpretation of what I spelled out, based on taking one word out of context, is in bad faith.
Like, you started this subthread contesting neallindsay's (and mine) understanding[1] of "Intention", so this is on you.

[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44714148