[darbymcgill]

some kind of randomness [if that's a word]

Very astute observation ThomasNast.... In my opinion, the concept of randomness it one of the most misused and/or misunderstood "words" expressed on these threads...

[tortoise]

In my opinion, the concept of randomness it one of the most misused and/or misunderstood "words" expressed on these threads...

+1

Just about any term related to information theory is routinely misused. See also "information", "algorithm", and "complexity" for other recurring examples of misuse. Algorithmic information theory is deeply counter-intuitive and 90% of pro-ID arguments exploit this fact, apparently to great effect.