I think there is a popular misconception that complexity implies design. Any engineer will tell you that the hallmark of good design is simplicity. Complexity, especially unnecessary complexity (e.g. vestigial organs) implies a process other than design (or that the designer is incompetent).

I've never convinced anyone with this argument, but at least it got them to think.

I think there is a popular misconception that complexity implies design. Any engineer will tell you that the hallmark of good design is simplicity. Complexity, especially unnecessary complexity (e.g. vestigial organs) implies a process other than design (or that the designer is incompetent).

I've never convinced anyone with this argument, but at least it got them to think.