[loser]

The immune system does not work through random mutation. We build immunity from certain diseases because the immune system is triggered when these certain diseases invade the body. Immunity is very disease specific. We don't develop an immunity to smallpox when exposed to measles. There is a causality there that is inherit in all dynamics of life.

It is the same with adaptation. In fact, causality is inherent in all life and is the force behind any and every mutation. There is nothing random about it. If a child is forced to drink cow's milk even though it's body cannot process that mild adequately, mutations occur in an attempt of the body to process that liquid. Drink poison long enough (in less than fatal quantities) and the body would eventually (if possible) develop immunity for that poison. Adaptation occurs but not randomly.

I wonder, though. Are certain brains randomly crosswired so that the synapses misfire incessantly? Nah, there's a REASON why there is so much aberrant thinking in mankind.

This has made me think of a question. I'm going to start another post and try to link it to this one (if I can figure it out).