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With Sydney Sweeney’s “Great Genes,” Plato Exacts His Revenge

If I had no sense of humor whatsoever about the whole thing, I would point out that the nature of “genes” is the subject of a fascinating scientific dispute. Read More ›
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With Scopes Trial Anniversary Approaching, We Need Science, Not Just Feelings

At best, Christian commitment without a reasonable basis is only shifting sand under believers’ feet. At worst, it invites disdain. Read More ›
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At NIH, Bhattacharya Wants to Restore Open Inquiry

Restoring open discussion is certainly worth a try. Science advances more from doubt than from certainty. Read More ›
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Recovering the Right Brain in a Scientistic Culture

Science and technology were hailed as the saviors of mankind, but instead, they’ve helped to push out crucial aspects of the human experience.  Read More ›
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“Irreducible Complexity” in the News

In a loose sense, America may be “irreducibly complex” but NPR sure is not. And “diverse”? America is, but NPR certainly isn’t.  Read More ›
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Mimesis and Identifying the Intelligent Designer

We are social creatures, meant to be together. That means social pressure is real and can be intense. Read More ›

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