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I do agree, the abiogenesis problem is distinct from evolution, though difficult to entirely separate in terms of whether the process is ultimately driven by purpose or unguided mechanisms.
Also distinct is mutation at different parts of the hierarchy- e.g. control genes v the gene regulatory network.
It's a little like checking random options for a car's exterior paint v random dimensions for engine components
one level is specifically designed for variation, a useful part of any design- how could life otherwise survive in a dynamic environment?
Not sure if I see what you're trying to say here. It sounds like you agree with what I am saying. As if these analogies with probability are irrelevant with respect to proteins that already exist and thus have a much more likely chance of mutating into something functional.
It's a lot easier to change a paint job than to create a car from scratch, as you said. Much of evolution, particularly of vertebrates, is more analogous to changing of paint jobs than it is building a car from scratch.
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