Science and Culture Today Discovering Design in Nature

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Douglas Axe
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Günter Bechly
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Michael J. Behe
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David Berlinski
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Eric Cassell
David Coppedge
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William A. Dembski
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Michael Denton
Michael Egnor
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Michael Flannery
Ann Gauger
Howard Glicksman
Guillermo Gonzalez at Garden of the Gods, July 2022
Guillermo Gonzalez
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Bruce Gordon
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Eric Hedin
Cornelius Hunter
Cornelius G. Hunter
Stephen J. Iacoboni
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David Klinghoffer
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Wolf-Ekkehard Lönnig
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Casey Luskin
Casey Luskin
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Andrew McDiarmid
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Jonathan McLatchie
Stephen C. Meyer
Brian Miller
Walter Myers III
Paul Nelson at Car Museum
Paul Nelson
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Denyse O’Leary
Emily Reeves
Emily Sandico
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Granville Sewell
Robert Shedinger
Geoffrey Simmons
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Wesley J. Smith
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Rob Stadler
Neil Thomas
Jonathan Wells
John G. West
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Daniel Witt
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Eric Hedin

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Eric Hedin
Date
October 4, 2023
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Evolution
Human Exceptionalism
Intelligent Design
Linguistics
Mathematics
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Intelligent Design in Human-Animal Friendships

Eric Hedin
October 4, 2023
Evolution, Human Exceptionalism, Intelligent Design, Linguistics, Mathematics
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A man and his emotional support alligator, Wally, made headlines last week when they tried to attend a baseball game together in Philadelphia. Read More ›
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Eric Hedin
Date
September 18, 2023
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Biology
Fine-tuning
Intelligent Design
Life Sciences
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For Our Daily Bread, Thank Planetary Fine-Tuning

Eric Hedin
September 18, 2023
Biology, Fine-tuning, Intelligent Design, Life Sciences
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The existence of progenitor food crops (edible plants) on Earth was a necessary starting point for the availability of our food. Read More ›
C. S. Lewis
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Eric Hedin
Date
September 7, 2023
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Faith & Science
Intelligent Design
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A Profound Challenge to Materialism, Longing Is Our “Inconsolable Secret” 

Eric Hedin
September 7, 2023
Faith & Science, Intelligent Design
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Longings that are unsatisfied by the provisions of Earth are not just a weary response to our often stress-laden modern lifestyles. Read More ›
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Eric Hedin
Date
August 30, 2023
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Biology
Intelligent Design
Life Sciences
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Ecosystems — A Tribute to Intelligent Design, or to Chance and Adaptation?

Eric Hedin
August 30, 2023
Biology, Intelligent Design, Life Sciences
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Thinking about all the species of animals, birds, and fishes, it becomes apparent that each one requires a certain type of food, suitable for its anatomy. Read More ›
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Eric Hedin
Date
August 22, 2023
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Evolution
Human Exceptionalism
Intelligent Design
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The Human Mind Is Wired for Music: How Did That Come About?

Eric Hedin
August 22, 2023
Evolution, Human Exceptionalism, Intelligent Design
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Most of us can correctly remember melodies and lyrics learned in childhood, even years after last having heard them. Read More ›
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René Descartes
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Eric Hedin
Date
August 15, 2023
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Intelligent Design
Mathematics
Neuroscience & Mind
Physics
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Intelligent Design in Imaginary Numbers

Eric Hedin
August 15, 2023
Intelligent Design, Mathematics, Neuroscience & Mind, Physics
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René Descartes, in 1637, is credited with being the first to assign this label to results involving the square root of a negative number. Read More ›
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Eric Hedin
Date
August 7, 2023
Categories
Fine-tuning
Human Exceptionalism
Human Origins and Anthropology
Intelligent Design
Metaphysics
Physical Sciences
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Asking Questions Demonstrates Human Exceptionalism

Eric Hedin
August 7, 2023
Fine-tuning, Human Exceptionalism, Human Origins and Anthropology, Intelligent Design, Metaphysics, Physical Sciences
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This human trait of question-asking begins almost as soon as we learn to talk. Young children can confound their parents with their rapid-fire questions. Read More ›
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Eric Hedin
Date
July 27, 2023
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Chemistry
Evolution
Intelligent Design
Physics
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Intelligent Design in Color Vision — A Gift to Us

Eric Hedin
July 27, 2023
Chemistry, Evolution, Intelligent Design, Physics
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How different our perception of reality would be if our brains processed visual signals from the optical nerve as only varying shades of beige or pink or grey! Read More ›
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Eric Hedin
Date
July 17, 2023
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Intelligent Design
Life Sciences
Origin of Life
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The Origin of Life and the Wonder of Daily Existence

Eric Hedin
July 17, 2023
Intelligent Design, Life Sciences, Origin of Life
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Sometimes, civilization’s design breaks down, and we then see how complex, interdependent, and fragile the system really is. Read More ›
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Eric Hedin
Date
July 11, 2023
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Intelligent Design
Physical Sciences
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Complementary Design: Nature and Gardens

Eric Hedin
July 11, 2023
Intelligent Design, Physical Sciences
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Evidence of intelligent design shines forth when we consider how the complementarity of human need and tended earth enhances the well-being of both. Read More ›

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