Doesn William Dembskis “specified complexity” mean that an intelligent designer had to be responsible for the observed complexity and diversity of living things?
The sophistication of Dembski’s arguments is superficial. One of the most thorough examinations of Dembski’s ideas is available on the Archive. See: Not a Free Lunch But a Box of Chocolates, A Presentation Without Arguments [off site], Mr. Dembski’s Compass [off site] and The AntiEvolutionists: William A. Dembski [off site].