[Suki]

As always Raul when I read your thoughts I can follow where that fertile mind of yours seems to be leading.

Interesting, I reread some of your original theorem of existence. I must ask you a question, if all matter is composed of basically the same thing "matter", then why does biology distinguish between "living cells" and "non-living cells"? Why do viruses essentially hijack healthy red blood cells and force them to start reproducing other virus cells, while bacterial cells can reproduce independently if given the correct environmental conditions?
Why does nature use such a variety of strategies for reproduction and defense mechanisms in such a wide array of living things?

We have come a long way from the original toxic gaseous soup and simple cell organisms we once started off as...all this constant change and adaptation...what purpose does it serve?...for it is obvious that we are in a process of change and in evolutionary development as we speak (as you say moment-by-moment)?

Computers are man-made machines...they are programmed and they are constructed to serve our needs a biological (naturally-occuring life form)? Can they eventually evolve to become completely creative and program themselves in the future? Or are they the reflection of our human need and thirst to learn more and more...

Socially speaking, when I read your interest in mambo and Cuban music I smiled. I have 493 CDs, 400 are exclusively different types of Salsa, Cuban music, and Puerto Rican music of every variety I could think of. I have biographies of Machito, Beny More, Anacaona, Cachao and others on my bookshelf. The rhythms of these masters are very unique and distinct. I would say they reach into my soul, but maybe for you Raul they reach into that beautiful fertile mind of yours and capture your imagination. What an interesting man you are! You have many layers to your personality. Interesting. Hope you wrestle with some of my impertinent questions. With affection, Suki.