Tag: Socrates in the City

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
February 25, 2025

Categories
Evolution
Faith & Science
Intelligent Design
Tagged
, BioLogos, Darwinian evolution, elitism, Eric Metaxas, Evangelical Christians, evolution, faith, intelligent design, John West, secularism, Socrates in the City, Stockholm Syndrome Christianity}

Weaponizing Winsomeness: Eric Metaxas and John West on Stockholm Syndrome Christianity

_{David Klinghoffer
February 25, 2025

Evolution, Faith & Science, Intelligent Design

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Leaders such as Francis Collins, under the cover of his own performative winsomeness, have prioritized being liked and respected by secular elites. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
May 6, 2024

Categories
Bioethics
Intelligent Design
Scientific Freedom
Tagged
, "Science Says", C.S. Lewis, COVID-19, dialogue, elitism, Eric Metaxas, Francis Collins, free speech, intelligent design, lockdowns, prescience, propaganda, Rainier Club, science fiction, scientism, Seattle, Sigmund Freud, Socrates in the City, That Hideous Strength, The Magician's Twin, totalitarianism}

C. S. Lewis on the Unique Gullibility of the Elites, and More: John West in Conversation with Eric Metaxas

_{David Klinghoffer
May 6, 2024

Bioethics, Intelligent Design, Scientific Freedom

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A theme in the interview is the dubious role of elites, who stand out for their readiness to surrender their critical faculties when Science Says to do so. Read More ›

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Date
January 26, 2024

Categories
Bioethics
Faith & Science
Tagged
, apologetics, C.S. Lewis, Christianity, David Berlinski, Eric Metaxas, events, john lennox, John West, Politics, Rainier Club, scientism, Socrates in the City, Stephen C. Meyer, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Magician's Twin}

C. S. Lewis on Science Abuse: Join Eric Metaxas and John West for Socrates in the City, Feb. 8 in Seattle

_{Science and Culture
January 26, 2024

Bioethics, Faith & Science

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Lewis was a critic of the growing power of scientism, the effort to apply science to areas outside its bounds. His writing on this couldn't be timelier. Read More ›

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Author
Andrew McDiarmid

Date
October 4, 2023

Categories
Evolution
Faith & Science
Technology
Tagged
, Christopher Hitchens, cosmos, David Berlinski, Eric Metaxas, evolution, human condition, human nature, humans, military history, mind, nobility, progress, Romans, Science After Babel, Socrates in the City, Steven Pinker, Steven Weinberg, universe, war, wisdom}

Are Humans Progressing Toward Evolutionary Perfection?

_{Andrew McDiarmid
October 4, 2023

Evolution, Faith & Science, Technology

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Men are not about to become like gods. “I’m a strong believer in original sin,” quips David Berlinski. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
February 27, 2023

Categories
Faith & Science
Intelligent Design
Tagged
, Darwinism, Eric Metaxas, faith, Heaven, human beings, human nature, Human Nature (book), intelligent agents, intelligent design, materialism, nature, original sin, Socrates in the City, supernatural, theology, YouTube videos}

Metaxas, Berlinski: A Match Made in Heaven

_{David Klinghoffer
February 27, 2023

Faith & Science, Intelligent Design

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The dramatic tension between the two is notable and interesting and unusual for the SITC forum, punctuated by laugh-out-loud moments of humor. Read More ›

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Date
February 4, 2023

Categories
Biology
Evolution
Intelligent Design
Life Sciences
Origin of Life
Tagged
, abiogenesis, airplane, blind natural forces, car, cells, Eric Metaxas, goalposts, ID the Future, intelligent design, James Tour, Research, Socrates in the City}

James Tour: The Goalposts Are Racing Away from the Origin-of-Life Community

_{Science and Culture
February 4, 2023

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

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Dr. Tour explains to host Eric Metaxas why the origin-of-life community is further than ever from solving the mystery of life’s origin. Read More ›

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Date
February 1, 2023

Categories
Chemistry
Medicine
Origin of Life
Science
Technology
Tagged
, Eric Metaxas, graphene, Houston, ID the Future, inventions, James Tour, nanotechnology, Rice University, Socrates in the City, spine, Texas}

Socrates in the City: James Tour on Nanotech

_{Science and Culture
February 1, 2023

Chemistry, Medicine, Origin of Life, Science, Technology

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Tour explains some of the inventions coming out of his Rice University lab, including molecular cars and astonishing graphene technologies. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
October 21, 2022

Categories
Bioethics
Human Exceptionalism
Intelligent Design
Philosophy
Tagged
, biological origins, Darwinian theory, Darwinists, David Berlinski, Eric Metaxas, events, human nature, Human Nature (book), human origins, intelligent design, materialism, New York City, Psalms, Socrates in the City, Union League Club}

Berlinski, Metaxas in NYC: What Is a Human Being?

_{David Klinghoffer
October 21, 2022

Bioethics, Human Exceptionalism, Intelligent Design, Philosophy

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The issues involved in the evolution debate derive their interest and importance largely from one question. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
June 29, 2022

Categories
Biology
Faith & Science
Intelligent Design
Physical Sciences
Tagged
, agnostics, atheism, churches, culture, Eric Metaxas, intelligent design, Jerry Coyne, New Atheists, Professor Dave, Return of the God Hypothesis, Richard Dawkins, Roman Catholic, scientific evidence, secularism, social media, Socrates in the City, Stephen Meyer, theism, Westminster Conference on Science and Faith, YouTubers}

Meyer, Metaxas: A Shifting Landscape for Science and Religion

_{David Klinghoffer
June 29, 2022

Biology, Faith & Science, Intelligent Design, Physical Sciences

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Sneering YouTube and social media atheists are influencing young people more than the New Atheists of yore. Read More ›

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Author
Daniel Reeves

Date
April 6, 2022

Categories
Biology
Faith & Science
History of Science
Intelligent Design
Physical Sciences
Tagged
, Biomimetics, COVID-19, Daniel Reeves, design triangulation, Emily Reeves, Eric Metaxas, faith, intellectuals, intelligent design, International Space Station, John West, Michael Keas, Olympics, Philadelphia, Return of the God Hypothesis, Socrates in the City, Stephen Meyer, Stuart Burgess, Systems Biology, theology, Westminster Conference on Science and Faith}

Event Report: Design and the Designer

_{Daniel Reeves
April 6, 2022

Biology, Faith & Science, History of Science, Intelligent Design, Physical Sciences

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There were 16 different talks, ranging from the history of science and faith to more technical topics like systems biology and design triangulation. Read More ›