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Darwinian processes

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Navigational Genius — Not Just for the Birds

While these theories may appear reasonable, given the complexity of the behavior it is unclear how a Darwinian process can be a plausible explanation. Read More ›
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Verdicts of “Poor Design” in Biology Don’t Have a Good Track Record

For years people cited the wiring of the vertebrate eye as evidence of “poor design” in biology. Read More ›
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Excerpt: An Obstacle to Darwinian Evolution

Rather than showing how their theory could handle the obstacle, some Darwinists are hoping to get around irreducible complexity by verbal tap dancing. Read More ›
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Photo: Chloroquine phosphate, now approved by the FDA for use against COVID-19, by Joegoauk Goa, via Flickr.

Approved by FDA Against COVID-19, Chloroquine Is Also Prominent in the Case for Intelligent Design

Something I had not heard before is a really clear explanation of how chloroquine works, on the malarial parasite Plasmodium falciparum and, perhaps, on the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Read More ›
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Philosophical-ish Objections to Intelligent Design: A Response to Paul Draper

Recently I was asked by several people whether I had ever responded to an old review of my book Darwin’s Black Box. Read More ›
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Important Medical Effects but Modest Mutations

It’s important to remember that Darwinian factors are indeed real and can have important medical effects, but they only modify life around the edges. Read More ›
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Irreducible Complexity Defeated? Behe on Ken Miller’s Mousetrap Tie-Clip

At a conference, says Miller, “I removed two parts from a mousetrap (leaving just the base, spring, and hammer), and used that 3-part device as a functional tie-clip.” Read More ›
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“Genes Out of Nothing”? Two Studies Demonstrate the Power of Mind

Researchers at Uppsala University describe the challenge they face — and that standard Darwinian processes had to face. Read More ›
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Two Schemes to Defeat the Second Law

I also have a scheme that I believe can defeat the generalized second law. My scheme is called “intelligence.” Read More ›
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Cambrian Explosion Excuses: Theme and Variations

It’s circular: “Because evolution innovates things, it will innovate things if given the opportunity.” Read More ›

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