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Multi-Objective Optimization: Empty Criticism of Birth Biomechanics

An engineer would say that the female pelvis is the perfect compromise, the perfect size. Read More ›
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The Most Unnatural Thing in the Universe

We usually think of life as the most natural thing there is — blooming plants, flowing water, the cycles of nature. Read More ›
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Close-up of male hands skillfully playing the piano, showcasing professional piano technique.
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“Poor Design”? Actually, the Human Body Is Amazing; Here’s Why

If someone suggests that a coherent, interdependent system of systems arose by chance, they’ll need to back that up with a detailed engineering analysis. Read More ›
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Doctor’s Diary: The Ultimate Engineer

The 4-4-4 rule says that we would perish without oxygen for four minutes, water for four days, or food for four weeks. Read More ›
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Specified Complexity Is All Around Us

A key idea in the theory of ID is specification, or matching a pattern. Specified, complex information is a hallmark of intelligent activity. Read More ›
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Appreciate Your (Un-Evolved) Body

Things you probably didn’t even know about should arouse awe as we go about our tasks each day, and sleep each night. Read More ›
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You Can’t Climb a Mountain with Ostrich Legs

Compromises are driven by the limitations of a material world, but also by the vision that lies behind the design. Read More ›
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Photo: Alice Roberts meets the Perfect Human Body, via BBC Four (screen shot).

Just Try Evolving That!

I’d like to point out a few things to Dr. Alice Roberts. None of this is evolutionarily possible. Read More ›
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Tendons Are Irreducibly Complex

A simple tissue we take for granted turns out to represent another example of irreducible complexity in the human body. Read More ›

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