Fluctuations are examined as a possible mechanism for molecules-to-man evolution. Dissipative structures offer promise as good models for certain existing nonequilibrium systems, but fail as proper models for origins. Often they are used as tools to avoid, in theory, the consequences of degeneration processes. The major problem with the evolutionary hypothesis is the lack of an explanation of how the universe moved out of the initial equilibrium condition. The use of fluctuations to accomplish the task appears unrealistic. Creation of the original order is a sensible alternative.