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Philosopher in NY Times: The Universe Has No Purpose, But We Can Pretend…

As I noted yesterday, Joseph Carter wrote a fatuous essay in which he denies purpose in the universe and does an amusing dance around the implications that follow. Read More ›
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Hailed as the “Next Darwin,” MIT’s Jeremy England Sheds Little Light on Life’s Origins

England’s research is focused on the wrong question. Origin-of-life theories are not helped by identifying processes that efficiently dissipate energy. Read More ›
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“Fully Realized” AI Will Remain Forever on the Horizon – And That’s a Good Thing

The human mind, unlike the human brain, is an immaterial entity, thus unrealizable by a material artifact like a computer. Read More ›
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In Science Education, Academic Freedom Makes Progress Across America

Sarah Chaffee spoke to AF proponents in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas. Read More ›
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Yes, Intelligent Design Is Testable Science – A Resource Roundup

After perusing a recent article here, a reader offers a classic challenge. Read More ›
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What Is Matter? The Materialist Perspective

Materialism isn’t really a metaphysical theory. It’s just a mistake. It’s a woefully inadequate understanding of nature. Read More ›
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Scott Turner’s Purpose and Desire — An Important New Voice in the Evolution Debate

The latest biologist to come out swinging at Darwinism, Dr. Turner is not a proponent of intelligent design. Read More ›
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Thermodynamics of the Origin of Life

Popular articles on origin-of-life research often portray the field as constantly advancing and quickly converging on a purely materialistic explanation for the first cell. Read More ›
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For the Public School Biology Teacher, Zombie Science Makes an Outstanding Resource

Where do you turn for a reliable, responsible resource to help you clarify the issues for your students? Read More ›

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