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“What Is a Scientist?” A Fine Review for Forrest Mims

"A critique of scientific elitism, and a guidebook for anyone who wants to pursue real science — regardless of credentials." Read More ›
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Three Types of Science: Fantasy Science

One example of fantasy science, according to biophysicist Kirk Durston, is the multiverse. Read More ›
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Three Types of Science: Inferential Science

Kirk Durston explains how such reasoning can be used effectively as we consider the best explanation for the origin of biological information. Read More ›
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Three Types of Science: Experimental Science

Kirk Durston says he has yet to find a true conflict between experimental, reproducible scientific observations and his religious faith. Read More ›
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Is Intelligent Design a Science Stopper?

Consider a box with an internal divider such that the box is divided into two separate compartments, A and B. Read More ›
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Listen: Kirk Durston on Fantasy Science and Scientism

One example of fantasy science, according to Durston, is the multiverse. Read More ›
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Biophysicist and Philosopher Kirk Durston on Experimental, Inferential, and Fantasy Science

In a conversation with host Andrew McDiarmid, Dr. Durston describes how abductive reasoning can be used as we consider the best explanation for the origin of biological information. Read More ›
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Listen: Biophysicist and Philosopher Kirk Durston on Experimental Science

Durston says he has yet to find a true conflict between experimental, reproducible scientific observations and his religious faith. Read More ›
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On Fantasy in Modern Science

An attribute of a good sci-fi story is that it should open new vistas for the imagination while, at the same time, not requiring the reader to put up with the preposterous. Read More ›
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Experimental Science and Its Implications for Faith

A nice thing about being young is that you have no idea how much you do not know. Read More ›

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