Science and Culture Today | Discovering Design in Nature

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August 8, 2017

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Physical Sciences
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, __k-review, churches, corona, eclipse, hotels, natural disasters, Seattle, traffic, Travel, umbra}

To Go, or Not to Go (See the Eclipse)? That Is the Question

_{Science and Culture
August 8, 2017

Physical Sciences

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As a rule, family road trips aren’t exactly a walk in the park, and you’ve got a feeling this will be no ordinary road trip. Read More ›

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Wesley J. Smith

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August 8, 2017

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Bioethics
Medicine
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, __k-review, genetic engineering, genome, germline editing, National Academy of Sciences, protocols, regulation, Research, science}

Genetic Engineering with “Strict Guidelines”? Ha!

_{Wesley J. Smith
August 8, 2017

Bioethics, Medicine

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Here’s the problem: Strict guidelines rarely are strict and they almost never offer permanent protection. Read More ›

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Michael Egnor

Date
August 8, 2017

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Biology
Neuroscience & Mind
Physical Sciences
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, __k-review, Aristotle, DNA, enzymes, evolution, Francis Bacon, Joseph Carter, mitochondria, myths, nature, New York Times, quantum mechanics, relativity, teleology, universe}

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

_{Michael Egnor
August 8, 2017

Biology, Neuroscience & Mind, Physical Sciences

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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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Brian Miller

Date
August 8, 2017

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Biology
Evolution
Intelligent Design
Life Sciences
Origin of Life
Physics
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, __k-review, Ard Louis, ATP, Charles Darwin, evolution, information, Jeremy England, MIT, Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, self-organization, thermodynamics}

Hailed as the “Next Darwin,” MIT’s Jeremy England Sheds Little Light on Life’s Origins

_{Brian Miller
August 8, 2017

Biology, Evolution, Intelligent Design, Life Sciences, Origin of Life, Physics

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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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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
August 7, 2017

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Biology
Neuroscience & Mind
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, __k-review, artificial intelligence, brain, Bruce Buff, computer, computer science, Fox News, materalism, mind, novel, robots, soul, The Soul of the Matter, thriller}

“Fully Realized” AI Will Remain Forever on the Horizon – And That’s a Good Thing

_{David Klinghoffer
August 7, 2017

Biology, Neuroscience & Mind

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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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Michael Egnor

Date
August 7, 2017

Categories
Philosophy
Physical Sciences
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, __k-review, Aristotle, causality, disorder, entropy, final cause, Joseph Carter, nature, New York Times, order, purpose, teleology, University of Georgia}

Does Nature Show Purpose? Reply to a Materialist Philosopher

_{Michael Egnor
August 7, 2017

Philosophy, Physical Sciences

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Aristotelian teleology is, as Joseph Carter points out, manifested by order in nature. More precisely, teleology is consistency: natural processes tend to consistent ends. Read More ›

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Date
August 7, 2017

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Physical Sciences
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, __k-review, American Astronomical Society, asteroids, eclipse, intelligent design, Jay Richards, NASA, National Science Foundation, The Privileged Planet, total eclipse, universe}

Solar Eclipses Still Inspire Science

_{Science and Culture
August 7, 2017

Physical Sciences

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The privileged position of our space platform allows for habitability, scientific discovery, and total solar eclipses. Read More ›

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Michael Egnor

Date
August 6, 2017

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Bioethics
Medicine
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, __k-review, abortion, assisted suicide, cats, Dogs, euthanasia, handicapped, Jerry Coyne, microcephaly, newborns}

Why Does This Evolutionary Biologist Want to Euthanize Handicapped Babies?

_{Michael Egnor
August 6, 2017

Bioethics, Medicine

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Jerry Coyne argues, astonishingly, that the vulnerability of handicapped children justifies killing them. Read More ›

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David Klinghoffer

Date
August 5, 2017

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Biology
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
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, __k-review, academic freedom, Alabama, Darwinian theory, education, frivolous lawsuits, ID the Future, Oklahoma, Ray Bohlin, Sarah Chaffee, science education, scientists, Texas}

In Science Education, Academic Freedom Makes Progress Across America

_{David Klinghoffer
August 5, 2017

Biology, Science Education, Scientific Freedom

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Sarah Chaffee spoke to AF proponents in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas. Read More ›

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Date
August 4, 2017

Categories
Biology
Intelligent Design
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, __k-review, astrobiology, Darwinian theory, design detection, evolution, ID the Future, intelligent design, Iowa State University, Jonathan Witt, predictions, Research, science, scientific method}

Yes, Intelligent Design Is Testable Science – A Resource Roundup

_{Science and Culture
August 4, 2017

Biology, Intelligent Design

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After perusing a recent article here, a reader offers a classic challenge. Read More ›