Science and Culture Today | Discovering Design in Nature

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
January 12, 2018

Categories
Bioethics
Evolution
Fine-tuning
Philosophy
Tagged
, __k-review, Aristotle, Bible, conservatism, Darwinism, David Berlinski, Discovery Institute, DNA, intelligent design, John West, Michael Behe, molecular machines, Phillip E. Johnson, William F. Buckley Jr.}

“Gatling Gun in the Living Room”: Two Missed Chances to Defend a Humane View on Bioethics

_{David Klinghoffer
January 12, 2018

Bioethics, Evolution, Fine-tuning, Philosophy

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John West reviews two books by conservatives, Yuval Levin and Eric Cohen, who “seem more interested in criticizing their fellow conservatives who challenge Darwinism than in criticizing Darwinism itself.” Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
January 12, 2018

Categories
Evolution
Intelligent Design
Tagged
, __edited, adaptation, cooperation, Darwinian evolution, Denyse O'Leary, evolution, Flight, Illustra Media, intelligence, intelligent design, Jonathan Wells, long neck, science class, William Dembksi}

Evolution — The Board Game

_{David Klinghoffer
January 12, 2018

Evolution, Intelligent Design

4}

Look what I stumbled on at the local community center. Read More ›

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post

Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
January 11, 2018

Categories
Origin of Life
Physical Sciences
Tagged
, __k-review, amber, CNN, extraterrestrial life, fly, Great American Novel, life, meteorites, News, Open University, science, Science Advances, solar system}

From CNN, Vapid Science News Headline of the Day: “Ingredients for Life Found” in Space Rocks

_{David Klinghoffer
January 11, 2018

Origin of Life, Physical Sciences

2}

“Not exactly proof” of extraterrestrial life, they say? It’s not a “proof” at all. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
January 11, 2018

Categories
Philosophy
Science Reporting
Tagged
, __k-review, Chronicle of Higher Education, culture, Discovery Institute, evolution, free speech, Great Minds with Michael Medved, headlines, intelligent design, manure, Michael Medved, National Public Radio, News, science, self-censorship, skepticism, social media, specialization, The American Miracle, University of Notre Dame}

Introducing Great Minds with Michael Medved — New Podcast About the Permanent Questions!

_{David Klinghoffer
January 11, 2018

Philosophy, Science Reporting

4}

Alongside his nationally syndicated radio program, with 4+ million listeners, Medved now undertakes a totally new added mission. Read More ›

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post

Date
January 11, 2018

Categories
Faith & Science
Human Origins and Anthropology
Tagged
, __k-review, Adam and Eve, Adam and the Genome, alleles, apes, BioLogos, chromosomes, Dennis Venema, generations, hominins, human origins, humans, mitochondrial Eve, Richard Buggs, S. Joshua Swamidass, Scot McKnight, Y-chromosome Adam}

On Prejudiced Models and Human Origins

_{Science and Culture
January 11, 2018

Faith & Science, Human Origins and Anthropology

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Recently Dennis Venema joined with Scot McKnight to publish a book, Adam and the Genome, in which they claim that there never was an original pair of humans like Adam and Eve. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
January 10, 2018

Categories
Bioethics
Technology
Tagged
, __k-review, Disney World, Internet, iPad, iPhone, John West, media, robot, Silicon Valley, toilet, Walt Disney, Walt Disney and Live Action, Washington Post}

On the Role of Technology in Culture, Walt Disney’s Ambivalence Is Still with Us

_{David Klinghoffer
January 10, 2018

Bioethics, Technology

3}

Pulling kids away from mindless tweenybopper fare on the Disney Channel is a familiar routine in our home. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
January 10, 2018

Categories
Faith & Science
Tagged
, __k-review, Aquinas and Evolution, augustine, C.S. Lewis, Catholicism and Evolution, evolution, Father Michael Chaberek, intelligent design, Judaism, Maimonides, Protestantism, Roman Catholic, theistic evolution, Thomas Aquinas}

“Thomists Versus Thomas”

_{David Klinghoffer
January 10, 2018

Faith & Science

4}

Remarkably parallel struggles go on, as well, in Protestant and Jewish circles, whether the debate focuses on C.S. Lewis or Maimonides, Augustine of Hippo or Samson Raphael Hirsch. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
January 10, 2018

Categories
Intelligent Design
Tagged
, __k-review, artificial intelligence, collaboration, composition, genius, Johann Sebastian Bach, literature, Ludwig Beethoven, music, music theory, orchestration}

Is AIVA’s “Genesis” Genius?

_{Sarah Chaffee
January 10, 2018

Intelligent Design

4}

Something that makes compositions great is the fact that abstract musical notation can somehow express a personality with its idiosyncrasies. Read More ›

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post

Date
January 10, 2018

Categories
Intelligent Design
Tagged
, __k-review, circulation, Darwinian theory, evolution, excretion, intelligent design, Jurgen Otto, muscles, Nature Communications, nerves, science, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, youtube}

A Tiny but Mighty (and Dancing) Example of Design: The Rainbow-Colored Peacock Spider

_{Science and Culture
January 10, 2018

Intelligent Design

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The peacock spider was relatively unknown till Jurgen Otto began photographing them and posting videos of their elaborate, colorful dances. Read More ›

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Author
Wesley J. Smith

Date
January 9, 2018

Categories
Bioethics
Tagged
, __k-review, Alaska, anti-humanism, Congress, environmentalism}

Listening to People Over Animals: A Welcome Reprieve

_{Wesley J. Smith
January 9, 2018

Bioethics

3}

Anti-humanism permeates the modern environmental movement. That misanthropy can lead to decisions that create risk to human life and well-being. Read More ›