Intelligent Design The Future

Zeal for Darwin's House Consumes Them

Discovery Institute — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:31:44 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines how, contrary to the stereotype, it's actually the supporters of evolution who encourage violations of the First Amendment's Establishment Clause. This podcast is excerpted from a law review article published in Liberty University Law Review. The article, "Zeal for Darwin's House Consumes Them: How Supporters of Evolution Encourage Violations of the Establishment Clause," is available here.

I, Charles Darwin, Episode 1: London and the Galapagos

Discovery Institute — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:55:16 GMT

Over the next several weeks, ID the Future will be presenting an audio adaptation of Nickell John Romjue's fascinating book, I, Charles Darwin. What would happen if Charles Darwin were to come back today? What would he think about the science of the twenty-first century, and how might it change his views on evolution? In today's introductory episode, Darwin finds himself returned from the grave and begins to explore modern London, followed by a return trip to the Galapagos Islands, where he is surprised by what he learns. For more information and to purchase the book, visit www.icharlesdarwin.com.

How to Talk with Darwinists

Discovery Institute — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:00:59 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, David Klinghoffer gives advice on how to have constructive conversations with those who are unfriendly towards intelligent design theory.

When It's Wise to Question the Scientific Consensus

Discovery Institute — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:39:26 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Anika Smith interviews CSC Senior Fellow Jay Richards about when it's wise to doubt a "scientific consensus." With growing skepticism on issues where the public is told that scientific consensus exists -- most notably Darwinian evolution, but also climate change. How can we tell if the consensus is based on social pressure or on scientific evidence? Listen in, and be sure to read Dr. Richards' article at The American here.

"Anti-Science": Unpacking a Distorted Label, pt. 2

Discovery Institute — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:45:05 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, we return to the topic of the anti-science label and how opponents of intelligent design try to stifle the debate by using this unscientific term. Tune in to hear host David Boze review some of the latest examples of this tactic, including a recent article in New Scientist warning of unscientific America and its "dangerous retreat from reason." Boze also reviews definitions of science, just to be clear on what science is and what it isn't.

Is Darwinian Evolution a Theory, Fact, or Hypothesis?

Discovery Institute — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:39:37 GMT

"Anti-Science": Unpacking a Vague & Distorted Label

Discovery Institute — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:44:10 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, host David Boze discusses the ambiguous label "anti-science". What does it mean? What are the implications? Who's using it? Tune in to unpack this curious term and learn how it is shaping current debates.

What's at Stake for Science Education

Discovery Institute — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:49:10 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, hear from Casey Luskin as he talks about why science censorship is bad for education, even as Darwin activists such as Zack Kopplin lobby to repress critiques of Darwinian evolution. Casey explains how giving students full access to the best scientific information would help solve many problems facing science education today.

Announcing Darwin's Doubt, a Game-Changing New Book by Stephen Meyer

Discovery Institute — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:42:22 GMT

Dr. Stephen Meyer's Signature in the Cell gave a ground-breaking inquiry into the mystery of the origin of life. Now, in Darwin’s Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design, Dr. Meyer presents new scientific evidence that challenges the Darwinian account of the development of animal life and points toward the reality of intelligent design.

For a limited time only, preorder your copy at www.DarwinsDoubt.com and receive a steep discount, free shipping, and four free digital books!

Evolutionary Psychologist: Religion is an "Adaptation" but not a "Universal Acid"

Discovery Institute — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:47:43 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Casey Luskin discusses evolutionary psychologist Matt Rossano's comments that disclaim the idea that evolution poses any threat to belief in God. Yet in his recent book Supernatural Selection: How Religion Evolved, Rossano contends that religion evolved as an adaptation and was not created by God. "The more we understand evolution, the less it seems neither like the bogey man creationists fear nor the universal god-dissolving acid some atheists crave." Join Luskin as he unpacks Rossano's conflicting viewpoints and adds some interesting points of his own.

The Hypocritcal Bias Against Faith in Science Rhetoric

Discovery Institute — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:35:33 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Dr. John West, Associate Director for Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture, discusses the attempts by many Darwinists to relegate intelligent design to the humanities, equating it with creationism so as to avoid discussion of its scientific merits. West also talks about the mistaken notion that science and faith are incompatible: "Regardless of whether someone happens to be religious or not, they have the right to participate in the public life, and that includes in science and the arts." Visit www.scienceandgod.org to register for the 2013 Westminster Conference on Science & Faith.

Why Academic Freedom Matters

Discovery Institute — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:58:14 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey finishes his lecture on ID and law, demonstrating why we need to protect teachers and scientists who face persecution for their scientific criticisms of evolution. To join us in defending open inquiry of evolution, please sign our academic freedom petition at www.academicfreedompetition.com.

Science Education: Why We Should Teach the Controversy

Discovery Institute — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:56:52 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, hear the second part of Casey Luskin's lecture on intelligent design and law. Luskin explains why Discovery Institute opposes pushing intelligent design into public school curriculum, and instead wants students to learn more about evolution.

The Positive Case for Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:12:16 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, listen to the first segment of a recent talk that Casey Luskin gave on ID and law where he unpacks the definition of intelligent design. As Casey points out, intelligent design involves much more than just a critique of Darwinian evolution; it uses reasoning to recognize patterns that show an intelligent origin, similar to methods employed in archaeology and forensic science.

Primate Phylogenetics Challenge Darwin's Tree of Life

Discovery Institute — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:12:08 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin reports on a study showing a very tangled phylogenetic tree for primates. Listen in as Luskin shows how researchers trying to create a primate phylogenetic tree are finding it isn't as easy as they'd hoped.

What Does It Mean to Be a "Friend of Darwin"?

Discovery Institute — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:30:29 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, David Klinghoffer talks about what it means to be a "Friend of Darwin." In the case of Zack Kopplin, a 2012 recipient of the Friend of Darwin award, it means grossly misleading the public about science and education by equating skepticism of Darwinian evolution with biblical creationism.

Science, Philosophy, and the Arts: An Interview With Nancy Pearcey

Discovery Institute — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:21:51 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Anika Smith interviews CSC fellow Nancy Pearcey, who discusses her recent book, Saving Leonardo: A Call to Resist the Secular Assault on Mind, Morals, and Meaning. Listen in as Mrs. Pearcey explains how naturalism filtered down to the public imagination from Darwin to art, literature, and film. Check out a review of the book at Evolution News & Views.

Testing Evolution and Finding It Wanting: An Interview With Douglas Axe

Discovery Institute — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:22:29 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin continues his interview with Biologic Institute director Douglas Axe about his new paper, "The Limit of Complex Adaptation: An Analysis Based on a Simple Model of Structured Bacterial Populations," in BIO-Complexity.

Listen in as Dr. Axe reports on the work done at Biologic Institute to test whether amino acids are able to be converted from one function to another in Darwinian step-wise fashion.

Complex Adaptations Challenge Darwinian Evolution: An Interview With Douglas Axe

Discovery Institute — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:45:16 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Biologic Insitute director Douglas Axe about his peer-reviewed paper in BIO-Complexity, "The Limit of Complex Adaptation: An Analysis Based on a Simple Model of Structured Bacterial Populations." Dr. Axe explains complex adaptations -- adaptive changes that require more than one simple mutation to a genome in order for a particular adaptation to work -- and the difficulty Darwinian evolution faces when beneficial mutations have maladaptive intermediate stages.

Frank Tipler: Could Einstein Be Published Under Today's Peer-Review Policies?

Discovery Institute — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:43:59 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Dr. Frank Tipler discusses how leading science journals are increasingly hostile to new ideas, publishing only papers that are consistent with the dominant views of the scientific community. Tipler argues that if Einstein were to try and get a paper on his relativity theory published under today's peer-review system, he would certainly be rejected, reminding us that academia needs to encourage scientists to challenge conformity in order to cultivate great thinkers.

Prof. John Lennox on His New Book Seven Days That Divide the World

Discovery Institute — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:29:26 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Jay Richards talks with Professor and author John Lennox about one of his latest books, Seven Days that Divide the World: The Beginning According to Genesis and Science. In his book, Lennox delves into controversial issues surrounding science and faith, answering common questions regarding apparent tensions between scripture and scientific evidence. Tune in as Professor Lennox demonstrates that science and faith are indeed compatible. Register for the 2013 Westminster Conference on Science and Faith to hear John Lennox and others address the question: How did it all begin? Early-bird registration ends Friday, March 1, so sign up today!

Prof. John Lennox Responds to Stephen Hawking

Discovery Institute — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:35:35 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Dr. Jay Richards talks with John Lennox about his book God and Stephen Hawking: Whose Design Is It Anyway?. In this book, Prof. Lennox counters Stephen Hawking's argument in The Grand Design that "the universe can and will create itself from nothing." Is philosophy dead, as Hawking claims? Is the so-called M-theory the “only viable candidate” for a complete ‘theory of everything’? Tune in and find out! Register for the 2013 Westminster Conference on Science and Faith to hear John Lennox and others address the question: How did it all begin? Early-bird registration ends Friday, March 1, so sign up today!

Part 3: Einstein Vs. Darwin

Discovery Institute — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:21:03 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin and Dr. Frank Tipler continue their discussion of fine-tuning, the multiverse, and the cosmological evidence for design. Dr. Tipler argues that the initial conditions of the universe must have been “fine-tuned,” explaining that our universe was at its minimum entropy at its beginning. The probability of this condition occurring randomly is 1 in 10^{10^123} –staggeringly unlikely. Could the universe be “self-creating,” as Stephen Hawking has argued? Listen in as Tipler says the answer is “No.”

Why is Intelligent Design such a Dangerous Theory that it has to be Censored?

Discovery Institute — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:27:41 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, listen to a short clip of an address to the National Press Club by Dr. Jay Richards about academic freedom. As Richards explains, Darwinists are actively working to censor scientist and scholars advocating intelligent design, and are trying to curb their right to freely discuss even just scientific criticisms of Darwinian evolution. There is a growing trend of dogmatic Darwinists trying to intimidate people who are in some way associated with researching intelligent design into being quiet, rather than engaging in a civil debate about the scientific merits of their arguments.

Part 2: Einstein Vs. Darwin

Discovery Institute — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:51:01 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin once again sits down with Dr. Frank Tipler, Professor of Mathematics and Physics at Tulane University and author of The Anthropic Cosmological Principle. Casey and Dr. Tipler continue their discussion on fine tuning in the universe, the multiverse, and the evidence for cosmic design.

Part 1: Einstein Vs. Darwin

Discovery Institute — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:47:50 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, hear from Frank Tipler, Professor of Mathematics and Physics at Tulane University and author of The Anthropic Cosmological Principle. Dr. Tipler compares the perspectives of Einstein and Darwin and explains how the difference in their views applies to the debate over origins, Darwinian evolution, and intelligent design.

Dr. Ben Carson on Rejecting Darwinian Evolution

Discovery Institute — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:56:33 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, host David Boze speaks with Dr. Ben Carson, renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and Darwin doubter. Dr. Carson was invited to deliver the 2012 commencement speech at Emory University. Unfortunately, upon uncovering his non-allegiance to Darwinian ideology, 500 faculty members and students alike signed a letter in protest of his welcome. Listen in to hear Dr. Carson discuss this ill treatment and why his acute knowledge of the brain has led him to reject Darwinism. Dr. Ben Carson is the Director of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins. An internationally renowned physician, Dr. Carson has authored over 100 neurosurgical publications, along with three best-selling books, and has been awarded 38 honorary doctorate degrees and dozens of national merit citations.

Darwin as the Pinball Wizard: Talking Probability with Robert Marks

Discovery Institute — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:36:49 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Dr. Robert J. Marks, who has published two papers with William Dembski and another paper with Dr. Dembski and graduate student Winston Ewert. This was Dr. Marks' first IDTF interview since Baylor University shut down his pro-ID Evolutionary Informatics Lab, now available at a third-party website, EvoInfo.org. Listen in as Dr. Marks discusses his research on probability and the problems it poses for Darwin's theory.

Part 2: Dog Breeds: Proof of Macroevolution?

Discovery Institute — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:57:07 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin once again sits down with geneticist Dr. Wolf-Ekkehard Lönnig, continuing their discussion of whether dogs could have evolved by Darwinian evolution. Read Dr. Lönnig's article on the topic at http://www.weloennig.de.

Dog Breeds: Proof of Macroevolution?

Discovery Institute — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 01:41:14 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin talks with geneticist Dr. Wolf-Ekkehard Lönnig about his recent article on the evolution of dogs. Casey and Dr. Lönnig evaluate the claim that dogs somehow demonstrate macroevolution. Find Dr. Lönnig's article on his website at http://www.weloennig.de.

Film The Revisionaries Revises History of 2009 Texas State Board of Education Evolution Debate

Discovery Institute — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:20:56 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin shows how the film The Revisionaries revises history. Coming soon to PBS, The Revisionaries falsely suggests that intelligent design and creationism were required in the 2009 Texas Science Standards (TEKS) and pushed for by ignorant fundamentalist board members who ignored the advice of all qualified experts. Tune in as Casey exposes this misinformation and reviews the hard facts.

In Colorado, Darwin Activists Fight Academic Freedom with Gross Misinformation

Discovery Institute — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:31:55 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, David Klinghoffer discusses Colorado's House Bill 13-1089, which proposes a law, based on Discovery Institute academic freedom policy, that would protect scientific instruction in the classroom. Darwin activists such as the National Center for Scientific Education are aggressively pushing gross misinformation in an attempt to keep the bill from being passed into law.

Whether Lab or Cell, It's Design

Discovery Institute — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:53:41 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future: If human engineers in the lab get molecular machines to imitate cellular machines, it's intelligent design. What does this imply about the cellular machines?

Mind over Matter: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and the Implications for Materialism

Discovery Institute — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:41:58 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, UCLA psychiatrist Jeffrey Schwartz shares with Casey Luskin about his research on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). What does neuroscience tell us about the relationship between the mind and the brain? Schwartz explains in his book, The Mind and the Brain, that patients treated for OCD actually had the power to change the neural pathways in their brains by the power of their minds. What does this mean for materialism in medicine? Listen in and discover the real-world implications in this debate.

Marsupial Embryos Challenge Common Ancestry

Discovery Institute — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:05:24 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines the pattern of development for marsupial embryos and how they challenge common ancestry.

Intelligent Design Supporter Expelled from Civil Liberties Organization

Discovery Institute — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 03:01:00 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Cecil Phillips, who tells the story of how he was expelled from Americans United for Separation of Church and State because he was a scientific skeptic of Darwinian evolution. Listen in as they discuss how the Darwin lobby seeks to marginalize Darwin skeptics by branding them with inaccurate labels and shutting down free speech.

Moving the Goalpost: How Darwin's Theory Survives

Discovery Institute — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:09:48 GMT

It's easy to win the game when you can move the goalpost. On this episode of ID the Future, biologist and Discovery Institute Senior Fellow Jonathan Wells explains how Darwinism, unlike football, has only one rule: survival of the fittest. The fittest are those who survive, and Darwinists are determined to survive at all costs--even if it means moving the goalpost.

The Debate Over Darwin: Stephen Meyer vs. Michael Shermer

Discovery Institute — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:17:29 GMT

What can we learn when we balance the facts and arguments on both sides of each question? This episode of ID the Future features a 2009 debate between Stephen Meyer, author of Signature in the Cell, and Michael Shermer, Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine, on Lee Strobel's "Faith Under Fire" program, arguing for and against intelligent design.

Paper Lays to Rest "Vernanimalcula," Supposed Precambrian Ancestor of Bilaterian Animals

Discovery Institute — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 01:41:53 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, David Boze talks with Casey Luskin about the Precambrian fossil Vernanimalcula, which was thought to be the proof that Darwinists needed to refute the idea of the Cambrian explosion--the idea that life exploded in complexity during a specific period of time. Vernanimalcula was thought to be the Precambrian ancestor of all bilaterian animals, dating back to tens of millions of years prior to the Cambrian explosion. However, a new article published in Evolution & Development has concluded that "There is no evidential basis for interpreting Vernanimalcula as an animal, let alone a bilaterian."

Is Intelligent Design "Creationism in a Cheap Lab Coat"?

Discovery Institute — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:01:05 GMT

This episode of ID the Future features an excerpt from a radio interview Casey Luskin did with Sound Rezn's Alex McFarland, where callers questioned Mr. Luskin on what scientific work was being done on intelligent design.

Know Your ID Terms: Irreducible Complexity Explained

Discovery Institute — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:04:17 GMT

This episode of ID the Future features an excerpt from a radio interview Casey Luskin did with Sound Rezn's Alex McFarland, explaining what irreducible complexity really entails.

For more terms and information, visit www.intelligentdesign.org.

How We Know Intelligent Design Is Science

Discovery Institute — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 01:46:40 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin addresses the question: Is intelligent design science? While the precise definition of "science" has long been debated, most would agree that there are certain qualities that clearly define some ideas as science. Luskin examines the theory of intelligent design by this criteria, showing how ID uses the scientific method, undergoes peer review, and does not require non-natural causes.

C.S. Lewis, Reason, and Naturalism: An Interview with Dr. Jay Richards

Discovery Institute — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:41:07 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, host David Boze talks with Dr. Jay Richards, a contributor to the book The Magician's Twin: C. S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society. Dr. Richards discusses Lewis' argument that one cannot consistently believe in both the validity of human reason and the truth of naturalism. For more information, visit C.S. Lewis Web.

C.S. Lewis & Science: An Interview With Dr. John West, Part 3

Discovery Institute — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:44:26 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, David Boze talks about the new book The Magician's Twin: C. S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society with the editor of the book, Dr. John West. Boze and Dr. West discuss how some have tried to construe C.S. Lewis' views in order to make them benefit their own, as well as Lewis' views on Darwinism and intelligent design. For more information, visit C.S. Lewis Web.

C.S. Lewis & Science: An Interview With Dr. John West, Part 4

Discovery Institute — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:59:19 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, David Boze and Dr. John West conclude their conversation on The Magician's Twin: C. S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society. They discuss Lewis' views on the limitations of science and the need for moral restraints; what Lewis meant by "men without chests"; and what kind of call-to-action should come from reading C. S. Lewis. For more information, visit C. S. Lewis Web.

The Intelligent Design of the Immune System

Discovery Institute — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:22:07 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Dr. Donald L. Ewert continues to explain why the vertebrate adaptive immune system does not use "random" or "chance" processes like Darwinian evolution to generate antibody diversity. Instead, he argues that the immune system is intelligently designed. Listen in as Dr. Ewert shares one of the most interesting stories in science, the generation of antibody diversity. Read the final part of Dr. Ewert's continuing response at ENV here. Dr. Ewert received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in 1976. As a microbiologist, he operated a research laboratory at the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia for almost twenty years. The Wistar Institute is one of the world's leading centers for biomedical research. His research, supported by National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, and Department of Agriculture grants, has involved the immune system, viruses, and cellular biology.

An Immunologist Explains Why the Immune System Isn't an Example of Darwinian Evolution

Discovery Institute — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:58:20 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Donald L. Ewert, a research immunologist/virologist who spent much of his career studying the molecular and cell biology of the immune system, as well as theories about its evolution. Dr. Ewert recently wrote a response at Evolution News & Views to BioLogos' Dr. Kathryn Applegate. Listen in as Dr. Ewert explains how the immune system works and why it's not an example of Darwinian evolution at work. Read part of Dr. Ewert's continuing response at ENV here. Dr. Ewert received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in 1976. As a microbiologist, he operated a research laboratory at the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia for almost twenty years. The Wistar Institute is one of the world's leading centers for biomedical research. His research, supported by National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, and Department of Agriculture grants, has involved the immune system, viruses, and cellular biology.

C.S. Lewis & Science: An Interview With Dr. John West, Part 2

Discovery Institute — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:12:08 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, host David Boze continues his conversation with Dr. John West, editor of The Magician's Twin: C. S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society. Boze and Dr. West discuss Lewis' view of materialist evolution and address claims that Lewis would reject intelligent design arguments in favor of cosmic and biological evolution.

For more information, visit C.S. Lewis Web.

C.S. Lewis & Science: An Interview With Dr. John West, Part 1

Discovery Institute — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:37:39 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, host David Boze speaks with Dr. John West, Associate Director of the Center for Science and Culture and editor of the new book The Magician's Twin: C. S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society. Dr. West shares his insight on C.S. Lewis' views on science, how he feared science could lead to coercion, and what impact cultural or psychological changes in man's worldview have on the scientific community.

For more information, visit C.S. Lewis Web.

Echolocation Shakes the "Tree of Life"

Discovery Institute — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:42:36 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin takes a look at recent papers that challenge the Darwinian concept of a single, coherent "tree of life." As one paper from the journal Biological Reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society states, mounting evidence shows that "phylogenetic conflict is common, and frequently the norm rather than the exception." Luskin examines echolocation in bats and whales and asks--does biological similarity imply inheritance from a common ancestor?

Theistic Evolution Is Nearly as Problematic as Atheistic Darwinism

Discovery Institute — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:12:16 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Casey Luskin discusses his recent article in Salvo Magazine, “Deity Added: Theistic Evolution Is Nearly as Problematic as Atheistic Darwinism,” which explains many scientific problems with the theistic evolution viewpoint. Listen in as Luskin explains what the evidence shows, and notes that “theistic evolutionists make precisely the same scientific arguments that secular, atheistic, Darwinian evolutionists make. Theistic evolutionists essentially baptize materialistic ideas by adding, ‘And by the way, God did it this way’—although when pressed they'd admit that you can't empirically detect God's actions in any of it.” For more info on Salvo Magazine, check out www.salvomag.com.

Cesare Lombroso and the Rise of Darwinian Criminal Justice

Discovery Institute — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:08:04 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, John West shares from his book, Darwin Day in America, about Italian criminologist Cesare Lombroso and the New School of Criminal Anthropology. Lombroso and his disciples contended that criminal behavior could be explained largely as a throwback to earlier stages of Darwinian evolution. Listen in as West illustrates the consequences of applying Darwin's theory to criminal justice.

On the Prospect of Intelligent Design in Montana Public Schools, Let Us Be Clear

Discovery Institute — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:39:37 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Joshua Youngkin, CSC program officer in public policy and legal affairs, explains the Discovery Institute's position on the prospect of teaching intelligent design in Montana public schools. As Youngkin emphasizes, Discovery Institute does not support pushing intelligent design into public school curriculum, because this would politicize the debate and prevent ID from gaining a fair hearing in the scientific community.

In Indiana, Academic Freedom on the Horizon

Discovery Institute — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:47:26 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future Joshua Youngkin, Center for Science & Culture program officer in public policy and legal affairs, makes the case for academic freedom on evolution and in science class in response to public discussion of possible academic freedom legislation being introduced in Indiana.

The Mystery of Life's Origin: An Interview with Dr. Charles Thaxton, Part One

Discovery Institute — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 01:09:09 GMT

This episode of ID the Future features part one of an interview by Casey Luskin with CSC Fellow Charles Thaxton, co-author of The Mystery of Life's Origin (1984), a foundational work for the intelligent design movement.

Listen in as Dr. Thaxton takes us back to the first stirrings of the modern intelligent design movement and discusses the chemical challenge to naturalistic origin of life theories.

Charles Thaxton is a member of the American Chemical Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Scientific Affiliation and a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemistry.

Evolution in the Classroom: Part 2

Discovery Institute — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:42:38 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin continues his talk with Dr. Cornelius Hunter, who recently signed up to take an online college-level course on evolution. Dr. Hunter discusses the dogmatic arguments for Darwinian evolution that he encountered and his experience dialoguing with fellow students.

Evolution in the Classroom: Part 1

Discovery Institute — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:50:02 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin sits down with CSC Fellow Dr. Cornelius Hunter, who recently signed up to take a free online course at Duke University titled "Introduction to Genetics and Evolution." Tune in as Dr. Hunter shares about his experience & discusses the misrepresentations and fallacies that are presented in the typical undergraduate evolutionary biology course.

Is ID Creationism? William Dembski Answers Top Three Objections to ID

Discovery Institute — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 01:23:03 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin continues an interview with leading intelligent design theorist and CSC Senior Fellow William Dembski. Together, Dembski and Luskin address the three most common objections to design: that it is improper to infer design based on unlikely probabilities, that dysfunctional or suboptimal biological structures disprove that they were designed, and that intelligent design is nothing more than repacked creationism.

Touching on such topics like pattern detection, design constraints, philosopher Immanuel Kant, and theology, Dembski shows that there are logical and reasonable answers to these objections and that intelligent design is a useful and scientific theory.

C.S. Lewis & Science: An Interview with The Magician's Twin Director Dr. John West

Discovery Institute — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:20:20 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, hear from Dr. John West, director of the new documentary The Magician's Twin: C.S. Lewis and the Case against Scientism, now available to watch for free at YouTube. Dr. West discusses the inspiration behind the film's title and gives examples of how C.S. Lewis's warnings have proved to be prophetic of society today.

Also be sure to download a free chapter of the book The Magician's Twin, edited by Dr. John West.

Intelligent Design Doesn't Go There: Opposing Views, Part 4

Discovery Institute — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:02:42 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin makes the case that intelligent design has scientific merit because it is does not try to address religious questions about the supernatural. ID limits its claims to what can be scientifically inferred from the empirical domain, setting it apart from creationism. Listen in as Luskin shows how ID is a legitimate scientific alternative to neo-Darwinism that has key differences from creationism.

This podcast is taken from a series of articles published at OpposingViews.com and can be read here.

Thomas Nagel and the Limitations of Scientific Materialism

Discovery Institute — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:00:49 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Joshua Youngkin gives his review of Thomas Nagel's new book Mind and Cosmos: Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature is Almost Certainly False. Nagel, a distinguished philosopher at NYU and an atheist, suggests that our world isn't as scientifically knowable as many perceive it to be. Tune in as Youngkin discusses Nagel's thoughts on why scientific materialism offers only a partial picture of the world.

Intelligent Design's Implications Don't Discredit Its Scientific Merit: Opposing Views, Part 3

Discovery Institute — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:52:26 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin explains why any philosophical implications of intelligent design, or any religious motives, beliefs, and affiliations of ID proponents, do not disqualify ID from having scientific merit.

This podcast is taken from a series of articles published at OpposingViews.com and can be read here.

Intelligent Design's Scientific Merit in Paleontology: Opposing Views, Part 2

Discovery Institute — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:09:22 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin explores intelligent design's scientific merit in paleontology. While many of our listeners may be familiar with the evidence for ID in biology, the fossil record shows us that there's a strong argument for intelligent design worth examining in paleontology, as well. Listen in to learn more.

This podcast is taken from a series of articles published at OpposingViews.com and can be read here.

The Scientific Merit of Intelligent Design: Opposing Views, Part 1

Discovery Institute — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:03:57 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin explains the scientific merit of intelligent design. Is ID testable? How do pro-ID biologists apply intelligent design to biology? What does it mean that ID is an historical science? Listen in and hear the enumerated reasons why ID is science.

This podcast is taken from a series of articles published at OpposingViews.com and can be read here.

Pt. 3: Another Evolutionary Icon: The Long-Necked Giraffe

Discovery Institute — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:18:04 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, hear the final segment of Casey Luskin and Dr. Wolf-Ekkehard Lönnig's discussion of the long-necked giraffe. Tune in as Lönnig examines the potential of sexual selection as an evolutionary explanation of the long-necked giraffe and considers intelligent design as an alternate explanation.

Pt. 2: Another Evolutionary Icon: The Long-Necked Giraffe

Discovery Institute — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:42:40 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin and Dr. Wolf-Ekkehard Lönnig continue their discussion of why the body plan of the long-neck giraffe could not have evolved in a step-by-step Darwinian fashion. Dr. Lönnig gives an account of the rational design of the giraffe's recurrent laryngeal nerve, a feature that Richard Dawkins and other evolutionists claim can only be explained by Darwinian evolution.

Pt. 1: Another Evolutionary Icon: The Long-Necked Giraffe

Discovery Institute — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:40:09 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin talks with geneticist Dr. Wolf-Ekkehard Lönnig about his new book, The Evolution of the Long-Necked Giraffe. For years, Darwinists have presented the giraffe as a textbook example of adaptive morphological change in response to environmental conditions. Tune in as Dr. Lönnig discusses the problems with the idea that millions of years of mutations could create the many differences between a short-necked and a long-necked giraffe.

Evolution's Glass Ceiling

Discovery Institute — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:48:06 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, acclaimed author and Discovery Institute senior fellow David Klinghoffer takes a look at the academic freedom -- or lack thereof -- for scientists who support intelligent design, scientists who are forced to don disguises and go underground in order to protect their careers.

This podcast is based on Mr. Klinghoffer's commentary in Townhall Magazine, "Evolution's Glass Ceiling."

Intelligently Designed Nanotechnology

Discovery Institute — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:26:19 GMT

As Casey Luskin reveals in this episode of ID the Future, eminent biologists have said that they must continually remind themselves that what they see in biology evolved, and was not designed. But now engineers are turning to biology to replace human technology because biological pathways provide superior solutions to biomedical-technological needs. Is this trend more consistent with an evolved biosphere, or an intelligent designed one? Listen to this podcast and decide for yourself.

The Argument for Design in Cosmology

Discovery Institute — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 23:13:41 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, CSC Senior Fellow Bruce Gordon speaks with Casey Luskin about the evidence for cosmic fine-tuning. With this technical discussion, Dr. Gordon explains some of theoretical and mathematical problems with attempts to dodge the evidence for cosmic fine-tuning such as the "multiverse" hypothesis and string theory. Dr. Gordon explains that, in the end, these objections to cosmic design amount to thinly veiled materialist philosophy that are rife with logical contradictions and a fundamental in ability to explain why something, rather than "absolute nothing," exists.

Discovery Jeopardizes Darwinist Argument Against Cambrian Explosion

Discovery Institute — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:43:10 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin discusses how trails of microorganisms knock down a favorite Darwinist argument against the Cambrian explosion. Listen in as Luskin explains why Darwinists remain stuck -- whether they like it or not -- with a very explosive Cambrian explosion that isn't the mere artifact of an imperfect fossil record.

Biologist Douglas Axe on Evolution's Ability to Produce New Functions

Discovery Institute — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:05:14 GMT

On this special video edition of ID the Future, Dr. Douglas Axe answers the question: How hard would it be for evolution to produce a different function for a protein?

Dr. Axe is a co-author of Science and Human Origins, a new book from Discovery Institute Press that boldly addresses some of the most popular evolutionary agruments pertaining to controversial claims that humans and apes are related through common ancestry.

Visit the Science and Human Origins website to download a free sample chapter of the book.

The Mind-Body Problem and Promissory Materialism

Discovery Institute — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:40:00 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Logan Gage interviews Michael Egnor, professor of neurosurgery at SUNY Stony Brook, on the mind-body problem and promissory materialism.

Dr. Egnor explains how materialism has not been able to answer the "hard problem of consciousness." Instead, as promissory materialism, it claims that materialism as a theory will eventually be able to explain what it has yet to explain at all.

A Beautifully Engineered Universe: Peer-Reviewed Paper Argues for Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:34:24 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Dr. Dominic Halsmer, Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at Oral Roberts University, continues the discussion of his peer-reviewed paper, "The Coherence Of An Engineered World," published in the International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics. Listen in as Dr. Halsmer explains some of the aesthetic arguments for design from beauty in science, engineering, and the study of humanity. How do modularity, specificity, adaptability, durability, and other aspects of engineering systems argue for intelligent design in nature? Tune in to find out.

Mr. President: Protect Academic Freedom and Advance Science Education

Discovery Institute — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:14:50 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin discusses the two major problems of U.S. science education: first, that students are not adequately taught critical thinking skills; and second, that insufficient numbers of students are inspired to pursue careers in science. Tune in as Casey explains how allowing teachers to address both the scientific evidence for and against Darwinian evolution in the classroom would advance science education and improve the scientific competency of our students.

The Dark Darwinian History of Eugenics

Discovery Institute — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:40:08 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, John West takes a look at the eugenics movement of the early twentieth century and how it drew direct inspiration from Darwinian biology and the writings of Charles Darwin himself. The eugenics movement was no fringe effort, but was the view of mainstream science and espoused by those at Harvard, Princeton, and the National Academy of Science.

Also see Dr. West's new book, The Magician's Twin: C.S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society, which explores C.S. Lewis' views on eugenics and other issues.

Pt. 3: David Berlinski at "Socrates in the City"

Discovery Institute — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:34:17 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, David Berlinski continues his examination of modern scientism. In the previous segment, Berlinski addressed the shortcomings of New Atheism; tune in as he closes his talk by discussing the "arrogance of the scientific community."

Feathered Dinosaurs or Flightless Birds?

Discovery Institute — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:59:06 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines the latest fossil evidence of so-called feathered dinosaur fossil. While the mainstream media trumpets these finds as conclusive evidence in the case for evolution, Luskin explores whether the "feathered dinos" might actually be secondarily flightless birds. Have Darwinists interpreted the evidence to fit the data, or to fit their evolutionary paradigm? Listen in and find out.

For more information on today's topic, click here.

Does Nothing in Biology Make Sense Except in the Light of Evolution?

Discovery Institute — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 23:32:02 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines the lament of some Darwinists that new PhDs aren't being taught enough about evolution. How can "a generation of biologists without an adequate background in evolution" work as scientists? Tune in to find out the answer is so obvious that few committed evolutionists will accept it.

Pt. 2: David Berlinski at "Socrates in the City"

Discovery Institute — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:19:50 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, hear more of David Berlinski's talk at a Socrates in the City event in Manhattan. In the following segment, Berlinski discusses the impact of modern scientism and evaluates the social phenomena of New Atheism.

Pt. 1: David Berlinski at "Socrates in the City"

Discovery Institute — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:04:53 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, listen to the first segment of CSC Sr. Fellow David Berlinski's talk at Socrates in the City, hosted by biographer and humorist Eric Metaxas. Tune in as Dr. Berlinski traces modern scientism, and its antipathy to religious belief, to the dawn of the Enlightenment.

C.S. Lewis's Doubts About Darwin

Discovery Institute — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:06 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Joshua Youngkin takes a brief look at C.S. Lewis’s views on Darwinian evolution and intelligent design. Previously unpublished notes reveal that C.S. Lewis had early doubts about Darwin.
Interested in learning more? Download a FREE chapter of Dr. John West’s The Magician’s Twin: C.S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society at: www.magicianstwin.com.

What Does Evolution Have to Do With Immunology? Not Much

Discovery Institute — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:47:13 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews microbiologist and immunologist Donald Ewert about his previous work as associate editor for the journal Development and Comparitive Immunology, where he realized that the papers published were comparative studies that had nothing to do with evolution at all. Listen in to learn how, in Dr. Ewert's words, "evolutionary theory doesn't contribute to experimental biology." Donald L. Ewert is a research immunologist/virologist who spent much of his career studying the molecular and cell biology of the immune system, as well as theories about its evolution. Dr. Ewert received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in 1976. As a microbiologist, he operated a research laboratory at the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia for almost twenty years. The Wistar Institute is one of the world's leading centers for biomedical research. His research, supported by National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, and Department of Agriculture grants, has involved the immune system, viruses, and cellular biology.

Missing Transitional Fossils in the Hominid Fossil Record

Discovery Institute — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:53:42 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, listen to a short segment of a recent presentation Casey Luskin gave on the hominid fossil record. While popular media often reports that the fossil record is complete and conclusive, the technical scientific literature reveals this to be false. In actuality, human-like fossils and ape-like fossil are clearly distinct from one another, and the so-called transitional fossil record is highly fragmented. If Casey's talk sparks your interest, be sure to read Chapter 3 of Science and Human Origins.

Michael Denton: Remarkable Coincidences in Photosynthesis

Discovery Institute — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 16:41:12 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, we listen in on a a few minutes from a lecture given by CSC Senior Fellow Michael Denton. We've all heard of the importance of photosynthesis as an oxygen creating process. In this segment, Denton explains the "remarkable set of coincidences" which makes the creation of oxygen through photosynthesis possible. From the specific energy of visible light to the unique properties of water, this degree of improbability screams DESIGN.

ENCODE Project Finds Mass Functionality for “Junk” DNA

Discovery Institute — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 01:00:13 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, David Boze and Casey Luskin discuss the recent findings of the ENCODE Project, which has declared so-called “junk” DNA to be anything but. Much of the DNA that was previously supposed to be useless genetic material, left over from random mutations that have been acted upon by natural selection, has now been found to perform several vital functions—just as intelligent design proponents have been predicting for years. What does this mean for intelligent design, and for Darwinian evolution?

To learn more, pick up a copy of Jonathan Wells’ Myth of Junk DNA.

Bill Nye “The Science Guy” on Doubting Darwinian Evolution

Discovery Institute — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:40:50 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Big Think has a new video out featuring Bill Nye “The Science Guy” lamenting the fact that many people in the United States are skeptical of Darwinian evolution. Nye makes the claim that this skepticism holds back our country and society, and even goes so far as to call for Darwin-doubting parents to stay out of their kids’ science education. Listen in as Casey Luskin responds to Nye’s assertions.

Doug Axe: Lignin & the Coherent Design of the Ecosystem

Discovery Institute — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 23:10:23 GMT

This episode of ID the Future features part of a lecture given by Biologic Institute scientist Doug Axe on his recent research on the molecule lignin. Lignin provides a paradoxical case for the Darwinian method of evolution, but fits perfectly into a design oriented scientific paradigm. Thirty percent of non-fossil organic carbon on the planet is lignin, so in a Darwinian world, something should have developed the ability to consume lignin--but it hasn’t. Lignin binds together and protects plant cellulose, which is vital to all types of large plant life; “The peculiar properties of lignin therefore make perfect sense when seen as part of a coherent design for the entire ecosystem of our planet.”

Professor Pigliucci's Call for Thoughtful Criticism

Discovery Institute — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 00:26:56 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Joshua Youngkin takes a look at an open letter that Professor Massimo Pigliucci, philosopher and evolutionary biologist, wrote for his “Community of Reason,” which he describes as “the broad set encompassing skeptics, atheists and secular humanists.” Pigluicci’s criticism is that many that claim to be the defenders of reason cling to their own irrational scientific, philosophical, and political beliefs, rather than engaging in dialogue or building critiques out of logic and evidence. Pigliucci’s thoughts on the subject can be read at his blog.

Dr. Michael Denton on Evidence of Fine-Tuning in the Universe

Discovery Institute — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:43:59 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin sits down with Dr. Michael Denton, a Senior Fellow of the CSC who holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Denton is the author of Evolution: A Theory in Crisis, which has been credited with influencing both Phillip Johnson and Michael Behe, as well as Nature’s Destiny: How the Laws of Biology Reveal Purpose in the Universe, which elaborates on the evidence of design in nature.
Luksin and Denton discuss the ways in which the universe is uniquely fit for carbon-based life, and perhaps even human life. Denton argues that when it comes to evidence of fine-tuning in the universe, the more you look, the more you find. Tune in to discover what he has found that has led him to the inference that our world is intelligently designed.

10 Books Every Conservative Must Read

Discovery Institute — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:10:54 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Jay Richards interviews Discovery Institute Senior Fellow Benjamin Wiker on his latest book, 10 Books Every Conservative Must Read: Plus Four Not to Miss and One Impostor. Listen in as they examine the role of materialism in politics, particularly in C. S. Lewis' prophetic book, The Abolition of Man, and Wiker explains how moral argument has been replaced by technological manipulation of human nature.

For more on C.S. Lewis and science, stay tuned for a new book and film to be released in Fall 2012 from Discovery Press: The Magician's Twin: C.S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society. Watch the trailer here.

Scientocracy Rules

Discovery Institute — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:30:56 GMT

Welcome to the Scientocracy, where unless you fully accede to the consensus view, then your opinion not only doesn't matter, it might even be dangerous. On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin shows how a recent move to redefine scientific literacy from an understanding of science into wholesale capitulation to the "consensus" damages true scientific literacy -- including the right to debate and dissent. Luskin's article appeared in Salvo Magazine. For more information on Salvo, visit www.salvomag.com. Also, keep an eye out for a new book and film coming this September from Discovery Institute Press: The Magician's Twin: C.S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society. Watch the trailer here.

Stephen C. Meyer Tackles the Question That Stumped Darwin

Discovery Institute — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:47:54 GMT

This episode of ID the Future features CSC director Stephen C. Meyer on the Rick Hamada program, where he addresses the critical question that stumped Darwin: where did the first life come from? Listen in for Steve's answer, and be sure to check out SignatureIntheCell.com for the latest news and media appearances with Dr. Meyer.

Origin of Life Chemistry Shows Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 23:29:07 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Baylor University chemist Dr. Charles Garner on new findings in origin of life research and the plausibility of the chemical origin of life scenario. Listen in as Dr. Garner shows the speculation and imagination materialists employ to explain the origin of life.
For more information, read some of Dr. Garner's comments here at Evolution News & Views.

Bat and Whale Echolocation Genes Point to Common Design

Discovery Institute — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 23:20:14 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines the convergent genetic evolution of bat and whale echolocation, a surprise to the neo-Darwinian model, as common inheritance makes no sense.

Does Lots of Sediment in the Ocean Solve the "Mystery" of the Cambrian Explosion?

Discovery Institute — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:12:49 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin rebuts recent claims that the mystery of the Cambrian explosion has been solved. Though the cause of the Cambrian explosion has so far remained elusive, a Nature paper, highlighted by Science Daily, is purporting that increased chemical sedimentation allowed animals to build hard parts, which could leave fossils. Tune in to hear Casey reason how this explanation is greatly lacking.

More of Nature's Dusty Evolutionary Gems

Discovery Institute — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:26:06 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Casey Luskin critiques some of the macroevolutionary “gems” from Nature’s Evolution-Evangelism packet, including whale evolution, feathered dinosaurs, and Tiktaalik. Listen in as he explains why predictions about Tiktaalik from leading evolutionary scientists such as Jerry Coyne and the National Academy of Sciences were overturned by the discovery of 397 million year old tetrapod tracks in early 2010. For more on the "Evolutionary Gems," check out Evolution News & Views.

Science & Human Origins: Interview With Dr. Douglas Axe

Discovery Institute — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 04:33:53 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Biologic Institute director Dr. Douglas Axe discusses his contribution to the new book Science and Human Origins. How efficient is the Darwinian mechanism at inventing new things? Could it really be responsible for the development of human beings, as Darwinists claim? Axe reviews his recent studies on mutation rates and the ability of Darwinian evolution to create new proteins. Tune in and discover what he found out!

Evolution Rarely the Basis of Research: Nature's "Evolutionary Gems" Just Narrative Gloss

Discovery Institute — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:33:56 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin continues his series responding to Nature's evolution evangelism packet, taking a look at truly interesting research that has nothing to do with natural selection, common ancestry or Darwin's theory. For more on the "Evolutionary Gems," check out Parts One and Two of this series.

Science & Human Origins: Interview With Dr. Ann Gauger, Pt. 2

Discovery Institute — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:19:04 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin and Ann Gauger, co-authors of Science & Human Origins, discuss the assumptions behind the Darwinian evolutionist's argument for common ancestry. Are these assumptions valid, or are there too many unknown variables? Dr. Gauger presents the inconsistencies between the Darwinian doctrine of common ancestry and the evidence from population genetics.

What is Speciation?

Discovery Institute — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 07:41:12 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, David Boze interviews Casey Luskin about a recent study published in Nature that claimed that scientists can predict the number of species that will develop within a clade. Such forecasts of speciation are based on the amount of living space available and the prominence of sexually selected traits. However, many of the differences between "species" are quite trivial; what constitutes one species as separate from another when there are no fundamental distinctions?

Michael Behe: Challenging Darwin, One Peer-Reviewed Paper at a Time

Discovery Institute — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 22:21:42 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Michael Behe on his peer-reviewed scientific paper in Quarterly Review of Biology. Dr. Behe explains why most examples of evolution in bacteria and viruses entail loss or modification of function rather than gain of a new function at the molecular level. In Behe’s view, this could pose a challenge to Darwinian explanations of molecular evolution.

Science & Human Origins: Interview with Dr. Ann Gauger

Discovery Institute — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:22:33 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Dr. Ann Gauger, co-author of Science & Human Origins and senior research scientist at the Biologic Institute. In recent years, human origins has become an especially hot topic as some scientists claim that the human race is a product of undirected natural selection and cannot be traced back to two parents. Dr. Gauger disagrees. Tune in to hear Dr. Gauger discuss the evidence against human-ape common ancestry, drawing from her research in such fields as anatomy and population genetics.

Limits to Self-Organization

Discovery Institute — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:09:44 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews University of British Columbia at Vancouver philosophy faculty member Richard Johns on his recent paper in the journal Synthese titled "Self-organisation in dynamical systems: a limiting result." In the paper, Dr. Johns argues that there are limits to the complexity of structures that can be produced by self-organization. Johns shows that Darwinian evolution is actually a type of a self-organizing process, and that it too is limited in the types of biological structures it can produce.

Lessons from the Controversy over Continental Drift

Discovery Institute — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:01:18 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, David Boze and Casey Luskin discuss the lessons that can be learned from the past debate over continental drift. The continental drift controversy was reflective of a distinct pattern in the history of science: new theories that challenge the convention are mocked and ridiculed—sometimes for two or three generations—before finally being accepted by the scientific community. The important takeaway lesson is: follow the evidence, not the crowd.

Science & Human Origins: Interview with Casey Luskin

Discovery Institute — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 16:43:01 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, the CSC's Rob Crowther speaks with Casey Luskin, co-author of the new book Science & Human Origins. There are frequent and spurious claims made in the media that the genetic and fossil evidence of human-ape common ancestry is incontrovertible. In Science and Human Origins, Doug Axe, Ann Gauger, and Casey Luskin seek to equip readers with the knowledge to discern interpretation from fact and rhetoric from evidence. Listen in as Luskin introduces the book and specifically discusses his own assessment of the fossil data.

Founding Father Thomas Jefferson on Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:14:02 GMT

Critics of intelligent design sometimes claim they are defending the principles of American Founding Father Thomas Jefferson in trying to ban discussions of intelligent design. In the words of one writer, "Thomas Jefferson makes it quite clear that there was not a consensus of support among the authors of the Constitution... to support theological doctrines such as intelligent design." But would Thomas Jefferson himself agree? In this special July 4th edition of ID the Future, Discovery Institute Senior Fellow John West explores the real views of Jefferson on intelligent design.

Dennis Prager on the Evolutionist's Argument for Coercion

Discovery Institute — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:24:04 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, host David Boze interviews celebrated talk show host and author Dennis Prager about his response to the recent claim that man has "evolved to need coercion." Prager observes that today, Darwinian evolutionary theory has replaced Marxism as the new non-moral standard of explanation for human behavior. The evolutionary framework already permeates social thought on phenomena such as love, religion, and altruism; now, Darwinism provides a naturalistic argument for dictatorship. Tune in to hear Prager's warnings against evolution-guided social policy.

Intelligent Design in Prometheus

Discovery Institute — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:32:37 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, David Boze discusses the intelligent design undertones in Prometheus that have many critics riled up. Prometheus, the long-awaited prequel to the classic sci-fi horror film Alien, entertains the idea of the creation of life by questioning the origin of complex information. While the film primarily aims to provide horror thrills and rushes of adreneline, Prometheus also raises important philosophical and scientific questions about who we are and why we're here. Warning: this podcast contains a few spoilers, but nothing you couldn't have gathered from the trailers, clips, and commercials about the film.

Dogmatic Materialism in New Science Curriculum

Discovery Institute — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:56:59 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin takes a look at a new pro-Darwin evolution teaching tool that is being promoted by the National Science Teachers Association. This curriculum, titled Evo: Ten Questions Everyone Should Ask About Evolution, aggressively advocates for materialism, stating that the evolved world is "mindless and has no purpose." Tune in and hear Luskin present the disturbing details of what the NSTA wants students to be taught--and not taught--about Darwinian evolution.

The Implications of Thinking Evolutionarily

Discovery Institute — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:23:37 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future Casey Luskin takes a critical look at Thinking Evolutionarily, a new book by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences that is geared towards helping teachers teach evolution. This book contains typical exaggerations of the importance of Darwinian evolution for an understanding of science, and at the same time maintains that accepting evolutionary theory means recognizing a "fundamental randomness and unpredictability, a lack of grand design." Such a statement is revealing of a fundamental conflict between Darwinian evolution and religion.

Book Review:The Design Revolution-Answering the Toughest Questions About Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:36:43 GMT

A short review of Dr. William Dembski's The Design Revolution. The Design Revolution by mathematician and philosopher William Dembski is perhaps the best "bang for your buck" treatment on intelligent design. Dembski is a leading design theorist and Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute. This popular work serves almost as an "FAQ" on intelligent design. It is ideal for the layperson who would like to understand intelligent design and see how design proponents answer objections from critics.

Dr. Ben Carson on Rejecting Darwinian Evolution

Discovery Institute — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:15:57 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, host David Boze speaks with Dr. Ben Carson, renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and Darwin doubter. Dr. Carson was recently invited to deliver the commencement speech at Emory University. Unfortunately, upon uncovering his non-allegiance to Darwinian ideology, 500 faculty members and students alike signed a letter in protest of his welcome. Listen in to hear Dr. Carson discuss this ill treatment and why his acute knowledge of the brain has led him to reject Darwinism. Dr. Ben Carson is the Director of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins. An internationally renowned physician, Dr. Carson has authored over 100 neurosurgical publications, along with three best-selling books, and has been awarded 38 honorary doctorate degrees and dozens of national merit citations.

Interview with National Academy of Sciences Member Philip Skell, Part Three

Discovery Institute — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:13:51 GMT

Editor's Note: Dr. Philip Skell sadly passed away on November 21, 2010 at the age of 91. Casey Luskin wrote an obituary in his honor at Evolution News & Views. In 2007, Dr. Skell had kindly agreed to participate in a series of interviews, which we are pleased to share with IDTF followers once again. On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews National Academy of Sciences member Phillip Skell on his advice for young scientists who may be Darwin-skeptics. Dr. Skell has been outspoken in his stand for academic freedom and against intolerance." Philip S. Skell was Emeritus Evan Pugh Professor at Pennsylvania State University and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Skell was a signer of Discovery Institute's "Dissent from Darwinism" list.

Interview with National Academy of Sciences Member Philip Skell, Part Two

Discovery Institute — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:36:13 GMT

Editor's Note: Dr. Philip Skell sadly passed away on November 21, 2010 at the age of 91. Casey Luskin wrote an obituary in his honor at Evolution News & Views. In 2007, Dr. Skell had kindly agreed to participate in a series of interviews, which we are pleased to share with IDTF followers once again. On this episode of ID the Future, National Academy of Sciences member Phillip Skell shares his story of becoming a Darwin-skeptic with Casey Luskin, explaining how his experience in antibiotic research and the questions he posed to his colleagues inspired his 2005 article in The Scientist, "Why Do We Invoke Darwin?: Evolutionary theory contributes little to experimental biology." Philip S. Skell was Emeritus Evan Pugh Professor at Pennsylvania State University and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Skell was a signer of Discovery Institute's "Dissent from Darwinism" list.

Interview with National Academy of Sciences Member Philip Skell, Part One

Discovery Institute — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:33:34 GMT

Editor's Note: Dr. Philip Skell sadly passed away on November 21, 2010 at the age of 91. Casey Luskin wrote an obituary in his honor at Evolution News & Views. In 2007, Dr. Skell had kindly agreed to participate in a series of interviews, which we are pleased to share with IDTF followers once again. In this ID the Future podcast, Casey Luskin interviews Philip S. Skell, former Emeritus Evan Pugh Professor at Pennsylvania State University and member of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Skell discusses his research, which has included work on reactive intermediates in chemistry, free-atom reactions, and reactions of free carbonium ions. Dr. Skell was a signer of Discovery Institute's "Dissent from Darwinism" list, and he was the author of "Why Do We Invoke Darwin?: Evolutionary theory contributes little to experimental biology."

The Mysterious Genome: What Lies Beyond DNA

Discovery Institute — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:57:28 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Casey Luskin interviews Dr. Thomas Woodward, founder and director of the C.S. Lewis Society, about his latest book, The Mysterious Epigenome: What Lies Beyond DNA, and the new discoveries in biology that affect our understanding of the genome. Woodward explains how epigenetics is bringing about a revolution in biology.

Dr. Stephen Meyer: Why Are We Still Debating Darwin? pt. 2

Discovery Institute — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:26:22 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, hear more from Dr. Stephen Meyer's recent talk for Socrates in the City in Washington, D.C. Meyer, Director of the Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture, explained why we are still debating Darwin and why it matters. Part 2 gives listeners a sneak preview of the topic of Dr. Meyer's next book, a follow-up to his 2009 landmark book Signature in the Cell. Tune in now!

"Background Checks" to Root Out Doubts About Darwin?

Discovery Institute — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:04:16 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Discovery Institute Senior Fellow David Klinghoffer explores the latest developments involving Dr. Ben Carson and the protests surrounding his doubts over Darwinian evolution after being invited to speak at Emory University’s commencement this year. Klinghoffer reveals that administration at Emory are now considering an additional “background check” for future invited speakers, so as to root out anyone that may have differing opinions from the academic or scientific mainstream. This assault on academic freedom just keeps getting worse! Listen in as Klinghoffer explains. Read more about it at Evolution News & Views.

An Atheist Discusses the Scientific Merits of Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:23:22 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, atheist philosopher Bradley Monton defends intelligent design as science, discussing methodological naturalism and the evidential force of ID with Casey Luskin. Listen in as Professor Monton shares how ID-critic Robert Pennock tried to intimidate him (and click here for more of that story). Bradley J. Monton, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado, Boulder, is the author of Seeking God in Science: An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design (Broadview Press, 2009).

Dr. Stephen Meyer: Why Are We Still Debating Darwin?

Discovery Institute — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:11:41 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, hear excerpts from a recent Socrates in the City event in Washington, D.C., where Dr. Stephen Meyer, director of the Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture, answers the question "Why are we still debating Darwin, and why does it matter?" As Socrates once said, "the unexamined life is not worth living." In speaking at a Socrates in the City event, Dr. Meyer joins a host of other thinkers who try to address life's most important questions by encouraging thoughtful discourse and debate. The event was hosted by author Eric Metaxas. Listen now!

Richard Weikart on Dr. Ben Carson and the Implications of Evolutionary Ethics

Discovery Institute — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:42:16 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, professor and Center for Science & Culture fellow Dr. Richard Weikart discusses a recent attack on esteemed neurobiologist Dr. Ben Carson for his doubts about Darwinian evolution. Carson is the speaker at Emory University's 2012 Commencement. Last week, an open letter from a handful of Emory faculty members appeared in the school's newspaper criticizing Carson's lack of respect for evolution and accusing him of making inappropriate statements about ethics and morality. Weikart explores the implications of evolutionary ethics and sheds light on this current academic freedom issue. Read more about this issue at Evolution News & Views.

Sign the Petition Urging Emory University to Stand Up to Darwinist Bullies

Discovery Institute — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:59:16 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, host David Boze and Dr. David Klinghoffer discuss how Darwinist bullying at Emory University illustrates how the scientific consensus on Darwinian evolution is maintained through an atmosphere of intimidation, distortion, and oppression. Dr. Ben Carson, a widely acclaimed neurosurgeon, was invited to give the Commencement address and receive an honorary degree. Now he's being targeted by Darwinists at the university for being a Darwin skeptic. Perhaps even more disturbing is the university's failure to reaffirm Dr. Carson's welcome and support his right to academic freedom. An online petition urging Emory University to uphold academic freedom has already received over two thousand signatures. Add yours and encourage Emory University to stand up to the bullies that threaten scientific dissent. Don't forget to tell your friends and family to do the same!

Defending Academic Freedom: Dr. Ben Carson and Emory University

Discovery Institute — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:28:15 GMT

Pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson is under attack by Darwinists trying to discredit him ahead of his invitation to deliver a commencement at Emory University on May 15th. Listen in as Casey Luskin shares the backstory and provides details of an online petition you can sign now to show your support for Dr. Carson's right to express honest doubts about Darwinian evolution! It's not just about Dr. Carson. It's about all the people who are being intimidated by a culture of bullying from the Darwin lobby. People we haven't even heard about yet, who are afraid to speak up for fear of their jobs and their livelihood. Will you help us protect their freedom? Sign the petition now.

Nature's "Evolutionary Gems": Microevolution Meets... Microevolution

Discovery Institute — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:49:24 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future Casey Luskin continues his examination of Nature's "15 Evolutionary Gems" packet, going through the literature on small-scale, micro-evolutionary changes -- and how they fail to account for larger, macro-evolutionary changes. Listen in as Luskin discusses changes in birds' beaks and guppies' spots and what they really tell us about evolutionary theory. For more on the "evolutionary gems," Check out Evolution News & Views.

Pro-ID Paper Examines Irreducible Complexity of Birds in Flight

Discovery Institute — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:30:25 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin reports on a 2009 peer-reviewed paper arguing for the irreducible complexity of two systems vital to bird flight -- feathers and the avian respiratory system. The author, Leeds University professor Andy McIntosh, challenges his critics to consider the design hypothesis as a valid scientific assumption "borne out by the evidence itself." Read more about the paper on Evolution News & Views.

The Darwin-Fueled Ideas of John Derbyshire and Robert Weissberg

Discovery Institute — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:34:42 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Discovery Institute Senior Fellow David Klinghoffer discusses the recent move by National Review editor Rich Lowry to sever ties with two regular contributors, John Derbyshire and Robert Weissberg, after discovering their connections to racialist groups promoting race superiority, eugenics, and other decidely un-American ideas. Klinghoffer illustrates how Darwinian evolution informs proponents of these ideas, and how important it is to identify and root out this kind of thinking before it has a chance to pollute respectable institutions and publications. Read Klinghoffer's coverage of this issue on Evolution News & Views.

Evangelizing Evolution: A Look at Nature's Evolutionary Gems

Discovery Institute — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:15:17 GMT

Are refereed scientific journals vehicles for progress or propaganda? The journal Nature was first published in 1869 as a vehicle for promoting "progressive" and "controversial" ideas like Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection and universal common ancestry. In 2009, Nature released a free online packet entitled "15 Evolutionary Gems", designed to help people promote and defend the theory of evolution. Listen in as Casey Luskin explores this modern attempt to promote Darwinism and how it misses the mark. Listen to part 2,3, and 4 of this podcast series. Read more about Nature's evolution promotion packet on Evolution News & Views.

Dr. Cornelius Hunter: Evidence Against Darwinian Evolution in the Hammerhead Shark

Discovery Institute — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:11:33 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, host David Boze interviews Dr. Cornelius Hunter about serveral lines of evidence against Darwinian evolution found in the hammerhead shark. The unique design of the hammerhead's aerodynamic head, or cephalofoil, includes electromagnetic tracking of prey and binocular vision. Although new research reported in Science Daily gratuitously presents these unique features as a product of unguided evolution, the Darwinian framework fails to offer any insight into how they might have arisen. Dr. Cornelius G. Hunter is Adjunct Professor at Biola University and author of the award-winning Darwin’s God: Evolution and the Problem of Evil. His blog can be found at darwins-god.blogspot.com.

Media Matters Misconstrues Tennessee's Academic Freedom Law

Discovery Institute — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:37:38 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, David Boze addresses the false claims of Media Matters, a popular leftist website that has framed the new Tennessee academic freedom law as a "slickly crafted proposal to allow religion in the science classroom" while ignoring the actual content of the law. In similar fashion, Media Matters has also disregarded public documents while making false assertions against the Discovery Institute. Listen in as Boze responds to these wrongful attacks and explains why they're being waged.

Tennessee's New Academic Freedom Law Protects Teachers and Defends Science

Discovery Institute — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:24:29 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, host David Boze interviews Casey Luskin about the recent passing of an academic freedom law in Tennessee that allows teachers to discuss both the scientific strengths and weaknesses of controversial scientific theories. Although the bill had overwhelming bipartisan support, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam opted to let it pass into law without his signature, issuing a statement that mirrored the rhetoric of the Darwin Lobby. Such critics claim that the bill is unnecessary, but as Luskin points out, there have been several incidences over the last few years that have illustrated the need to support critical thinking in the classroom.

Why Academic Freedom Matters: A Look Back at the 2009 Texas State Board Hearings

Discovery Institute — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:11:05 GMT

As Tennessee becomes the latest state to enact academic freedom legislation, listen in on testimony to the Texas State Board of Education, who in 2009 held public hearings on revised science education standards. As one college instructor put it: "We need for our students to come to us at the college level able to think, and simply giving them a one-sided view of thinking in a purely Darwinian model is, in my opinion, not right." Ultimately, the board decided to improve the "strengths and weaknesses" language of the original standards in a victory for scientists and educators in favor of teaching the scientific evidence for and against evolution. Tune in to hear the arguments that influenced their decision. Follow the latest news on the Tennessee academic freedom law at Evolution News & Views.

Gorilla Gene Sequencing Casts New Doubt on Human Origin Assumptions

Discovery Institute — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:33:29 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Casey Luskin discusses how the recent complete sequencing of the gorilla genome has challenged conventional thinking about human ancestry and explains what neo-Darwinists are doing to try to minimize the impact of this new information. Says Luskin: "There is not a clear signal of ancestral relationships that is coming out of the gorilla genome once you add it into the mix." Tune in to hear about this interesting development!

Peer-Review: Ensuring Quality or Enforcing Orthodoxy?

Discovery Institute — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:46:57 GMT

Is the only good science peer-reviewed science? Are there other avenues to present important scientific work? On this episode of ID The Future, Professor of Mathematics Dr. Frank Tipler discusses the pros and cons of peer review and refereed journals. More than fifty peer-reviewed papers discussing intelligent design have been published, but critics of the theory still proclaim a lack of peer-reviewed work as an argument. Listen in as Tipler shows how things have changed with the peer review process and what we can do about it.

The Importance of Academic Freedom: A Biology Teacher's Perspective

Discovery Institute — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:32:15 GMT

Tennessee could soon become the second state to enact academic freedom legislation. Tune in to this episode of ID the Future and learn why academic freedom on evolution in education is so necessary. Anika Smith interviews biology teacher Roger DeHart about teaching the strengths and weaknesses of evolution in South Korea. Mr. DeHart famously taught both sides of Darwin's theory in a Burlington, WA, public school biology class, as documented in the film Icons Of Evolution.

Global Warming Dissenters: Same Attacks, Different Issue

Discovery Institute — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:47:31 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, we explore how the attacks on skeptics of man-made global warming are similar to those against proponents of intelligent design. Host David Boze talks with Casey Luskin about recent examples of these attacks, why they are happening, and how to handle them. Says Luskin: "Academic freedom for dissenters from global warming and dissenters from Darwinian evolution are being marginalized and, in some cases, being censored in many of the same ways." Tune in to learn more about this interesting development!

Fordham Institute Supports the Latest Texas Science Education Standards

Discovery Institute — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:33:42 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, host David Boze and Casey Luskin discuss the 2012 Fordham Report, which has declared the latest science education standards in Texas to be “exemplary." These standards, which have been decried by the NCSE as "creationist jargon," require students to analyze and evaluate both the strengths and weaknesses of Darwinian evolution. Although the Fordham Report is typically favorable towards science standards that are dogmatically pro-Darwin, its approval of the recent Texas science standards aligns with the Discovery Institute's support of a more thorough study of Darwinian evolution.

Dr. Robin Zimmer on Tennessee's Academic Freedom Bill

Discovery Institute — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:26:03 GMT

On this podcast David Boze interviews biotech consultant Dr. Robin Zimmer about Tennessee's House Bill 368, which promotes academic freedom on science issues. The bill would protect teachers and school districts who wish to promote critical thinking and objective discussion about controversial science issues such as biological evolution, climate change and human cloning. Dr, Zimmer clears up some of the misconceptions of the bill that have appeared in the media since it was passed. The bill is now being considered by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.

Berlinski & Denton, pt. 4: Envisioning a Post-Darwinian Science

Discovery Institute — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:38:29 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, mathematician David Berlinski and biochemist Michael Denton discuss what a post-Darwinian future will look like as it relates to mathematics and biology. Berlinski explores the timelessness of numbers, while Denton expounds on his compelling top-down view of biology. Berlinski is author of the recent book 1,2,3: Absolutely Elementary Mathematics. Denton's most recent work is Nature's Destiny. Tune into the final portion of this exciting discussion!

Get Informed About Tennessee's Senate Bill 893

Discovery Institute — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:38:19 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, host David Boze interviews Casey Luskin about the controversy surrounding the passage of Tennessee's Senate Bill 893. This bill supports academic freedom in the classroom by protecting the rights of teachers to discuss scientific controversies, including the controversies over Darwinian evolutionary theory. However, there are those that denounce the bill as merely a medium for putting religion in the classroom. Is this a legitimate accusation? Listen in as Casey explains the true content and purpose of TN Senate Bill 893.

Berlinski & Denton, pt. 3: Top-Down versus Bottom-Up Worldview

Discovery Institute — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:15:38 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, mathematician David Berlinski joins biochemist Michael Denton for continued discussion on the difficulties of Darwinian evolution to be a viable modern theory of the origin and development of life and the cosmos. On this episode, Berlinski explains why many conservative intellectuals have trouble doubting Darwin. Denton suggests that the mechanistic, Darwinian framework will eventually collapse, and reviews the essential differences in worldview between the Darwin supporter and the Darwin doubter. Tune in to the final episode of this stimulating exchange!

David Berlinski & Michael Denton, pt. 2: Darwinian Stalemate?

Discovery Institute — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:32:22 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, philosopher and author David Berlinski joins geneticist and researcher Michael Denton for continued discussion on the debate over Darwinian evolution. Why has the theory persisted? What weaknesses threaten its existence in the 21st century? As Berlinski puts it: "...applying Darwinian principles to problems of this level of complexity is like putting a Band-Aid on a wound caused by an atomic weapon. It's just not going to work." Listen in as Berlinski and Denton explain why the Darwinian mechanism is being widely questioned as a viable theory of the origin and development of life.

Micahel Denton and the coming downfall of the mechanistic view in cell biology

Discovery Institute — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:27:57 GMT

On today’s program, Dr. Michael Denton discusses why he foresees the downfall of the mechanistic view, at least in cell biology, and the exhaustion of materialist researches into the origin of life. Conversely, Denton finds validity in Stephen Meyer’s The Signature in the Cell, and in the proposition that intelligence was at work in the origin of life, and well before. Dr. Denton has been a medical geneticist for over twenty years, a researcher on the mammalian eye, and is the author of two books, Evolution: A Theory in Crisis and, more recently, Nature’s Destiny. Dr. Denton holds an M.D. from Bristol University and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from King’s College, London. He is currently a Senior Fellow with Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture.

New Philosophy of Cosmology Wrestles with Origins, Fine-Tuning

Discovery Institute — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:47:09 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, host David Boze reports on the latest views of a group of cosmologists who want to establish a new philosophy of cosmology to tackle the big questions of the universe. What happened after the Big Bang? Was there something before that to cause the existence of the universe? What are bubble universes? Why does our planet seem fine-tuned for the existence of human life? And why is man the only species so far to be intelligent enough to produce technology? Listen in as Boze discusses a new approach to some very old problems. Read the article from The Atlantic as referred to by Boze on the podcast.

David Berlinski & Michael Denton: Primary Objections to Neo-Darwinism

Discovery Institute — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:01:05 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Discovery Institute senior fellows David Berlinski and Michael Denton, both long-time critics of neo-Darwinism, discuss their primary objections to neo-Darwinian theory. For Berlinski, a mathematician and author of 1, 2, 3: Absolutely Elementary Mathematics, the problem is quantitative and methodological. For Denton, a scientist and author of Nature's Destiny: How the Laws of Biology Reveal Purpose in the Universe, the problem is empirical. Don't miss this engaging discussion!

Multiverse Theory: Avoiding the Evidence of Design in our Universe

Discovery Institute — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:38:22 GMT

Which requires more faith? A belief in multiple universes or a belief in the intelligent design of our universe? On this episode of ID The Future, host David Boze explores the ideas found in a recent Harper's Magazine article by MIT physicist and author Alan Lightman. Some physicists attempt to side-step the intelligent design implications of our finely-tuned universe by suggesting that ours is merely one of countless universes, each with its own laws and constants. Lightman: "If the multiverse idea is correct, then the historic mission of physics to explain all the properties of our universe...is futile, a beautiful philosophical dream that simply isn’t true." Tune in as Boze explains why it takes more faith NOT to believe in intelligent design!

The Republican Anti-Science Brain

Discovery Institute — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:11:45 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, David Boze discusses Chris Mooney's recent article in The Huffington Post entitled Why Republicans Deny Science: The Quest for a Scientific Explanation. Mooney suggests that Conservatives who reject alarmism on climate change or disagree with any aspect of Darwinian evolution are merely denying reality because of the structure of their brains. Listen in and decide--is the political right's understanding of science crippled by their predetermined inability to process proven facts, or is there actually room for informed dissent?

Dr. Michael Denton on Complexity and the Failure of the Machine Metaphor

Discovery Institute — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:14:31 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Dr. Michael Denton predicts the breakdown of the mechanistic explanation of cell biology and discusses the current impasse between materialism and origin of life research. In light of the incredible complexity of biological systems, Dr. Denton asserts that the Darwinian framework fails account for even a relatively simple red blood cell, and recognizes the viability of intelligent design as an explanation of biological life.

The Problem With Peer-Review

Discovery Institute — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:10:16 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, host David Boze interviews Casey Luskin about the importance of peer-review within the scientific community. The 50th pro-intelligent design paper was just recently published in 2011, despite the frequent claim by critics that there are no peer-reviewed published papers supporting ID. Although such criticism has been seen to be invalid, it still raises the question--must a scientific theory appear in a peer-reviewed journal in order to be good, legitimate science?

Dr. Daniel Shechtman: The Nobel Prize Winner Who Dared to Question the Consensus

Discovery Institute — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:14:25 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, host David Boze examines the plight of Dr. Daniel Shechtman, recent winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery of quasicrystals, who had previously suffered much rejection and ridicule for threatening the consensus of the scientific establishment. Listen in and consider the parallels between Shechtman's once-heretical science and the modern-day rejection and scorn of the ID movement.

Dr. Michael Denton on the Emergent Properties of Cells

Discovery Institute — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:35:42 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Dr. Michael Denton discusses the higher order (emergent) properties of the red blood cell, which he explains is an example of a living system that can't be built gradually with a Darwinian process like natural selection. Biology, says Denton, is an exciting arena. Within it, you can witness the laws of form and the exquisite patterns of nature that reveal an intelligence at work in the design of the universe.

Dr. Michael Denton on Predetermined Body Plans and Primal Patterns in Nature

Discovery Institute — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:47:39 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, medical geneticist Dr. Michael Denton discusses the implications of insect body plans as predetermined types rather than collections of adaptations. Denton questions the ability of a Darwinian process to account for the patterns found in living systems. Denton suggests that, while there are countless variations or "adaptive masks" present in organisms, they all extend from original "primal patterns." Tune in to hear this fascinating discussion! Dr. Denton is the author of Evolution: A Theory in Crisis and Nature's Destiny: How the Laws of Biology Reveal Purpose in the Universe.

Programming of Life

Discovery Institute — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:29:15 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Dr. Donald E. Johnson about his 2010 book, Programming of Life, which compares the workings of biology to a computer. Listen in as Dr. Johnson explains what inspired his latest book as an information scientist addressing the origin of life. Donald E. Johnson holds two Ph.D.s, one in Computer & Information Sciences from the University of Minnesota and another in Chemistry from Michigan State University. His website is ScienceIntegrity.net.

Talk Origins Speciation FAQ, pt. 2: Lack of Evidence for Big Claims

Discovery Institute — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:09:41 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Casey Luskin continues his discussion about Talk Origins, a resource often used by supporters of Darwinian evolution to refute arguments made by proponents of intelligent design. After taking a closer look, Luskin found FAQs on Talk Origins guilty of citation bluffing, overstated claims, and other misleading tactics. In particular, the Talk Origins FAQ on speciation claims to provide evidence of "observed instances" of new species. On further review, this turns out to be far from the case. Tune in to Luskin as he explains why in this conclusion to a two-part series.

Talk Origins Full of Claims but Short on Real Evidence

Discovery Institute — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:38:59 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Casey Luskin discusses Talk Origins, a resource often used by supporters of Darwinian evolution to refute arguments made by proponents of intelligent design. After taking a closer look, Luskin found FAQs on Talk Origins guilty of citation bluffing, overstated claims, and other misleading tactics. In particular, the Talk Origins FAQ on speciation claims to provide evidence of "observed instances" of new species. On further review, this turns out to be far from the case. Tune in to Luskin as he explains why!

Lincoln & Darwin: One Night Only, pt. 2

Discovery Institute — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:50:34 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, host David Boze continues his discussion with Professor Steven Fuller about his play Lincoln & Darwin: One Night Only,a unique look at the philosophies of both influential men and how the might respond to the issues of modern society. February 12th marks the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin. It is also Academic Freedom Day, a day to celebrate and defend the freedom to challenge ideas and question the status quo in science.

Lincoln and Darwin: One Night Only

Discovery Institute — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:16:56 GMT

February 12th marks the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin. On this episode of ID The Future, Professor Steven Fuller discusses his play Lincoln & Darwin: One Night Only, a unique look at the philosophies of both influential men and how the might respond to the issues of modern society.

Peer-Reviewed Scientific Literature Building a Compelling Case for ID

Discovery Institute — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:08:55 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Casey Luskin puts to rest once and for all the common assertion by opponents of intelligent design that there are no scientific papers supporting the claims of ID. This wasn't true in 2005 when Eugenie Scott of the NCSE stated it on MSNBC and it certainly isn't true six years later. Luskin discusses the most recent scientific paper, by Stephen Meyer and Paul Nelson, and talks about the importance of the peer-reviewed scientific literature: "These papers collectively make a case that intelligent causation is necessary to produce the sort of biological complexity that we are discovering in the cell today."

Conservatives as Heretics

Discovery Institute — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:30:40 GMT

On this episode of IDTF, host David Boze interviews CSC senior fellow David Klilnghoffer about his piece in the American Spectator looking at why many in the media and politics are abusing the word science by converting it into a verbal bullying tool to force opposition to conform to political agendas. Klinghoffer also examined the similarities in the kinds of ideas that evoke a skeptical response among conservatives and republicans and whether those similarities tell us something about the so-called war on science.

Michael Shermer's Conflicted Message on Science, ID, and Evolution

Discovery Institute — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:48:55 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin takes a look at Michael Shermer's conflicted message on science, intelligent design, and evolution. Michael Shermer recently debated the scientific ideas and beliefs of Alfred Russel Wallace, co-discoverer of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, with Michael Flannery. View their exchanges on Evolution News & Views.

New Film Says Darwinian Evolution Co-Founder Embraced Design

Discovery Institute — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:47:15 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Dr. John West, Associate Director of Discovery's Center for Science & Culture, discusses Alfred Russel Wallace, co-discoverer of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. Darwin's Heretic is a new documentary short film now available online that highlights Wallace's theory of "intelligent evolution" and reveals his contributions to biogeography. The film is based on a recent book by historian Michael Flannery called Alfred Russel Wallace: A Rediscovered Life. Says West: "The fact that the very co-founder of the theory [of evolution by natural selection] ended up embracing design is something many Darwinists don't know and those who do know really don't want to talk about because it doesn't fit with the script!" View Darwin's Heretic online. Visit www.alfredwallace.org for more information.

The Hypocritcal Bias Against Faith in Science Rhetoric

Discovery Institute — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:49:59 GMT

Peer-Reviewed Paper Argues for an Engineered Universe

Discovery Institute — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:26:19 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Dr. Dominic Halsmer, Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at Oral Roberts University, discusses his 2010 peer-reviewed paper, "The Coherence Of An Engineered World," published in the International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics. Listen in as Dr. Halsmer explains to Casey Luskin why the universe is bio-friendly and the signs of engineering he sees in Nature. Listen in to Part 2 of Casey's interview with Dr. Halsmer. Download and read Dr. Halsmer's paper.

Are Pre-Cambrian Fossils the Solution to Darwin's Dilemma?

Discovery Institute — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:45:26 GMT

On this episode of , David Boze interviews Casey Luskin about a new study which determined that Precambrian microfossils could not have been evolutionary ancestors of the complex animals that appear in the Cambrian explosion. Previously, Darwinian paleontologists believed these fossils were multicellular animal embryos, but computer tomographic analysis has now shown they were single-celled algae-like organisms. As Boze and Luskin explain, they cannot be the solution to “Darwin’s Dilemma.”

Are new state laws properly labeled "creationist"?

Discovery Institute — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:24:00 GMT

On this podcast, David Boze is joined by CSC program manager for public policy and legal affairs, Joshua Youngkin to discuss several recent science education bills filed in the legislatures of New Hampshire and Indiana. Although one of the bills is clearly creationist in form and aim, and would thus be unlawful if passed, as explained below, the language, purpose and likely effects of other two bills are sufficiently murky right now to resist the creationist label.

Dover and the "ID is dead" meme

Discovery Institute — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:18:36 GMT

UPDATE AND CORRECTION: The Monday, January 16 podcast was mislabeled and improperly identified. Here is the correct description. On this podcast, David Boze interviews CSC Research Coordinator Casey Luskin discussing the “ID is Dead” internet meme. They review problems with the Kitzmiller v. Dover ruling, and how ID has thrived despite the intolerant environment in the post-Dover world. Listen in as they discuss exciting recent developments in science, media, and the next generation of students who are carrying the torch of ID.

"Anti-Science": Unpacking a Distorted Label, pt. 2

Discovery Institute — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:45:19 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, we return to the topic of the anti-science label and how opponents of intelligent design try to stifle the debate by using this unscientific term. Tune in to hear host David Boze review some of the latest examples of this tactic, including a recent article in New Scientist Magazine warning of unscientific America and its "dangerous retreat from reason." Boze also reviews definitions of science, just to be clear on what science is and what it isn't.

ARN's Dennis Wagner on the Top 10 Science Stories of 2011

Discovery Institute — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:52:39 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Casey Luskin talks with ARN Executive Director Dennis Wagner on the Access Research Network's Top 10 Science Stories of 2011. Gaining top honors on the list was the publication of the 50th peer-reviewed pro-ID scientific paper. Biomemetics, the field of science where man tries to mimic designs found in nature, made the top 10 list again this year with inventors from Harvard building a prototype butterfly and researchers in China reverse-engineering the woodpecker in order to build a better shock-absorbing system. Tune in to find out what else made science headlines in 2011. Visit the Access Research Network website for comprehensive listings of ID-related news and resources.

Law Professor David DeWolf on the History of the Santorum Amendment

Discovery Institute — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:30:49 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Discovery Institute Senior Fellow David DeWolf, a law professor at Gonzaga University School of Law and author of the 2009 law review article “The ‘Teach the Controversy’ Controversy” on the history of the “Santorum Amendment.” In the podcast, DeWolf and Luskin discuss the 2001 “Santorum Amendment,” which encouraged schools to teach the scientific controversy over biological evolution. The amendment, submitted by then-Senator Rick Santorum, passed the Senate by a vote of 91-8, and its language was later adopted by Congress into the Conference Report of the 2001 No Child Left Behind act. Listen in as they talk about what the Santorum Amendment said, and how it shows U.S. Congress endorsed teaching the scientific controversy on evolution.

PSSI International Adventures With Darwinists in Spain, Part Two

Discovery Institute — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:43:21 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future Casey Luskin continues his interview with Rich Akin, the founder and CEO of Physicians and Surgeons for Scientific Integrity (PSSI) International. Mr. Akin shares stories from his adventures in Spain, where PSSI International stirred up trouble with Darwinists and caused a tempest that is still raging today. For background information on Mr. Akin's stories, click here.

Physicians and Surgeons for Scientific Integrity, Part One

Discovery Institute — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:23:17 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future Casey Luskin interviews Rich Akin from Physicians and Surgeons for Scientific Integrity, who shares why he founded the organization for Darwin-doubting doctors and the misinformation about his organization on Wikipedia. Listen in as Mr. Akin explains more about PSSI International. If you are a physician or surgeon who dissents from Darwinism, please consider joining PSSI International here.

Intelligent Design Uncensored

Discovery Institute — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:27:30 GMT

In this episode of ID the Future, Jay Richards interviews Jonathan Witt about Witt’s new book, co-authored with William Dembski, titled Intelligent Design Uncensored. What is ID? Why is it controversial? This book breaks down the science of intelligent design into easy to understand terms and looks at other key cultural questions. Read a full review of the book here. In addition to discussing the book itself, Richards and Witt reveal autobiographical details of how they got involved with intelligent design.

Seeking God in Science: An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:05:06 GMT

In this episode of ID The Future, Casey Luskin interviews Bradley J. Monton, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado, Boulder, about his 2009 book Seeking God in Science: An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design. As the book's title suggests, Monton is an atheist who feels that some intelligent design (ID) arguments hold merit and are worth taking seriously. Listen to this podcast as Monton explains how ID-critics commonly dismiss the theory through fallacious objections that do not address the actual arguments of ID-proponents.

Know Your ID Terms: Irreducible Complexity Explained

Discovery Institute — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:28:41 GMT

This episode of ID the Future features an excerpt from a radio interview Casey Luskin did with Sound Rezn's Alex McFarland, explaining what irreducible complexity really entails. For more terms and information, visit www.intelligentdesign.org.

Evolutionary Psychologist: Religion is an "Adaptation" but not a "Universal Acid"

Discovery Institute — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Casey Luskin discusses recent comments by evolutionary psychologist Matt Rossano disclaiming the idea that evolution poses any threat to belief in God. Yet in his recent book Supernatural Selection: How Religion Evolved, Rossano contends that religion evolved as an adaptation and was not created by God. "The more we understand evolution, the less it seems neither like the bogey man creationists fear nor the universal god-dissolving acid some atheists crave." Join Luskin as he unpacks Rossano's conflicting viewpoints and adds some interesting points of his own.

Biomimetics and the Design of the Eye

Discovery Institute — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:03:45 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin shares his article in the latest issue of Salvo Magazine on how biomimetics points to intelligent design. He also rebuts common objections that the vertebrate eye is “poorly designed.” For more information on Salvo Magazine, check out Salvomag.com.

Is Darwinian Evolution a Theory, Fact, or Hypothesis? New Paper Helps Clarify

Discovery Institute — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:33:55 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Casey Luskin discusses a paper by Northern Arizona University philosopher Peter Kosso that challenges the typical definition of theory used by the Darwin lobby. When attacking opponents, Darwin lobbyists, such as those in the National Academy of Sciences, have defined "theory" as necessarily requiring a vast body of evidence. But is that what "theory" really means? Some people even describe Darwinian evolution to be both theory and fact. Tune in as Luskin clarifies these terms and reveals methods we can use to challenge Darwinian evolution without getting caught up in an endless argument of semantics. FREE BOOK! Access a free download of the stunning digital book Metamorphosis: The Case for Intelligent Design in a Chrysalis when you subscribe to our weekly newsletter about intelligent design and evolution. WANT MORE PODCASTS IN 2012? Consider making a donation to the Discovery Institute to help us continue ID The Future.

Steve Meyer Discusses TrueU, a Science & Faith Curriculum for College-Bound Students

Discovery Institute — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:53:30 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Dr. Stephen Meyer, Director of the Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture, discusses TrueU, a new DVD project that helps equip students for the big questions on science and faith they're likely to face in college. Meyer talks about the historical relationship between science and faith, the new atheists, and the importance of equipping students with evidence and arguments on both sides of important questions. The first set of 10 sessions – Does God Exist? – surveys recent findings in the physical and biological sciences, as well as mathematical probabilities, which provide a compelling case against the common argument that belief in God is "just a blind leap of faith." The second 10 sessions deal with the reliability of the Bible. Visit TrueU.org for ordering information. Be part of the TrueU conversation on Facebook.

Writer, Producer Fred Foote Sets the Record Straight with Alleged

Discovery Institute — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:15:26 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, host David Boze interviews filmmaker Fred Foote, writer and producer of the new feature-length drama Alleged, which seeks to tell the real story behind the infamous 1925 Scopes Trial in Dayton, Tennessee that pitched Darwinian evolution against belief in God. After seeing the 1960 film Inherit the Wind, starring Gene Kelly and Spencer Tracy, Foote did his own research into the trial and discovered that Inherit the Wind was "almost exactly wrong" on many crucial points. So he set out to make another movie that would set the record straight and would explore how media can influence society's perspective on past events. Gift Idea! Alleged is now available on DVD and Blu-ray at Amazon.com and other retailers.

Key Figures in Intelligent Design Measure the Impact of Discovery Institute

Discovery Institute — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:36:18 GMT

On this special year-end episode of ID The Future, David Boze celebrates the impact of the Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture in supporting scientific research and defending academic freedom for scientists, scholars, and others in the intelligent design movement. Boze interviews astronomer Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez, Biologic Institute director Dr. Douglas Axe, and author and Discovery Institute senior fellow Dr. David Berlinski. Says Berlinski: "Nobody else is doing what the Discovery Institute has been able to do, and that is really put an entire scientific establishment on the defensive, forced for the first time to respond to some very significant criticism..." Support the search for truth! Make a donation to ID The Future today!

The Impact of Signature In the Cell on the ID Debate in Britain

Discovery Institute — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:51:29 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, host David Boze interviews CSC Director, Dr. Stephen Meyer about his recent trip to London and new ID developments in the UK. Additionally, they discuss how well Meyer's book Signature in the Cell is holding up to the latest scientific research.

Felipe Aizpún Discusses His New Book "Charles Darwin Frente Al Diseño Inteligente"

Discovery Institute — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:54:46 GMT

In this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews author Felipe Aizpún as they discuss the new volume Charles Darwin Frente Al Diseño Inteligente, a book with contributions in Spanish from various authors critical of Darwinian evolution. Aizpún is a member of the Organización Internacional para el Avance Científico del Diseño Inteligente (OIACDI) and a contributor to the pro-ID Spanish blog, ¿Darwin o DI?.

Senator Joe Lieberman on Intelligent Design & the "Anti-Science" Label

Discovery Institute — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:34:55 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, host David Boze interviews former vice-presidential candidate Senator Joe Lieberman on seeing the hand of a designer in nature and the label of "anti-science" being attached to those who see evidence of design in nature. Lieberman also relates anecdotes from his recently co-authored book The Gift of Rest with Discovery Institute senior fellow and Evolution News & Views editor David Klinghoffer. Get more information on The Gift of Rest.

Whales: New "Icon of Evolution" or a Challenge to Darwinian Theory?

Discovery Institute — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:36:08 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Casey Luskin discusses a recent fossil discovery that puts a kink in the evolutionary explanation of whales. Evolutionists claim that whales evolved from fully terrestrial mammals to fully aquatic ones in 5-10 million years. The new fossil find of a whale jaw bone shrinks that number considerably, making a shaky theory even shakier. Luskin explains that it's highly unlikely that the number of changes needed for such a transformation could occur in such a small time period. "Mathematically speaking, it is not possible that an unguided Darwinian process could take a land mammal to a whale in such a short period of time." Read Luskin's article on Evolution News & Views covering the recent fossil discovery.

Hitler & Darwin, pt. 2: Richard Weikart on Evolutionary Ethics

Discovery Institute — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:33:04 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, the second of two in this series, host David Boze continues a discussion with Discovery Institute fellow Dr. Richard Weikart, author of two books exploring the links between Darwinian theory and Nazism. On this podcast, Weikart talks about the moral and logical challenges involving evolutionary ethics. Is morality simply "an illusion fobbed off on us by our genes to get us to cooperate", as biologists Michael Ruse and E. L. Wilson suggest? What did Darwin believe about morality? Is there an objective morality, or is it relative and evolving even today? Listen as Weikart builds a compelling case against evolutionary ethics and recent criticism of his books. Weikart is the author of two books on the subject: From Darwin to Hitler: Evolutionary Ethics, Eugenics, and Racism in Germany and Hitler's Ethic: The Nazi Pursuit of Evolutionary Progress. ALSO: Read Weikart's detailed response on Evolution News & Views to recent criticism of his books.

Hitler & Darwin, pt. 1: Richard Weikart Responds to Recent Claims Against his Books

Discovery Institute — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:13:33 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, the first of two on this topic, Discovery Institute fellow Dr. Richard Weikart discusses his response to critics of his work showing the links between Darwinian theory and Nazism. "It's clear that he [Hitler] uses Darwinian terminology and concepts quite frequently, not only in Mein Kampf but also in his second book and in many of the speeches..." Tune in to find out what Weikart's critics are saying and how he refutes their claims. Weikart is the author of two books on the subject: From Darwin to Hitler: Evolutionary Ethics, Eugenics, and Racism in Germany and Hitler's Ethic: The Nazi Pursuit of Evolutionary Progress. ALSO: Read Weikart's detailed response on Evolution News & Views to recent criticism of his books.

NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab Goes to Trial in Anti-ID Discrimination Case

Discovery Institute — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:00:00 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, host David Boze interviews Joshua Youngkin, a legal affairs analyst at the Discovery Institute, about new developments in the case of David Coppedge, a former employee of NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab, who was demoted and later fired for discussing intelligent design. Youngkin provides background on Coppedge's tenure at JPL and gives insight into the legal basis for the discrimination lawsuit that will now go before a jury trial. "This is a case that comes under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. It bars employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of their viewpoint..." Make your voice heard! Visit our David Coppedge Case Information page to get more info, the latest updates, and to send your own message to NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab.

Darwin on Trial 20th Anniversary: Phillip Johnson Looks Back and Forward

Discovery Institute — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:25:54 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, we hear from Phillip Johnson on the 20th anniversary of his seminal book Darwin on Trial, which challenged mainstream beliefs about Darwinian evolution and inspired many scientists and scholars of the modern intelligent design movement. With characteristic wit and humor, Johnson talks about the reaction to his book and his hopes for the future of the debate and the ID movement. Johnson: "If we keep explaining the truth and adopting ever more creative ways of getting that truth across, as we are doing constantly, eventually more and more people come to see it and to understand it." For more on Phillip Johnson's work, including biography, videos, and articles, visit the new website darwinontrial.com. Purchase the 20th Anniversary Edition of Darwin on Trial.

Darwin on Trial 20th Anniversary: Stephen Meyer on Phillip Johnson's Courage

Discovery Institute — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:54:26 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Dr. Stephen C. Meyer, director of the Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture and author of Signature in the Cell: DNA & the Evidence for Intelligent Design, honors Phillip Johnson, the U.C. Berkeley law professor that helped launch the modern intelligent design movement with the 1991 publication of his book Darwin on Trial. Meyer says Johnson had the courage to speak up when others don't: "The over-weening dynamic of this debate is fear. There are many many many people who have come up to the water's edge, who have seen the problems with Darwinian evolution, have counted the cost, and recoiled...Johnson had the guts..." Visit the new website darwinontrial.com. Purchase the 20th Anniversary Edition of Darwin on Trial.

Darwin on Trial 20th Anniversary: Paul Nelson and Jonathan Wells Pay Tribute

Discovery Institute — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:46:25 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, two men influenced by Phillip Johnson's 1991 book Darwin on Trial pay tribute. At a recent event celebrating Johnson's impact, biologist and professor Dr. Paul Nelson says "the strongest cultural influence that the intelligent design community has had has been through its books - they change lives." Dr. Jonathan Wells, a cell and developmental biologist, credits Johnson with convincing him that the evidence for common ancestry, a pillar of Darwinian evolution, was so thin it was simply "applied materialistic philosophy." Visit the new website darwinontrial.com. Purchase the 20th Anniversary edition of Darwin on Trial.

Darwin on Trial 20th Anniversary: James Kushiner on Phillip Johnson's "Gift"

Discovery Institute — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:34:58 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, James Kushiner, author, journalist, and editor of Touchstone Magazine, pays tribute to the mettle of Phillip Johnson in writing his 1991 book Darwin on Trial. The book inspired skeptics of Darwinian evolution across the disciplines and helped establish the modern intelligent design movement. Kushiner says Johnson "helped neutralize the acid of Darwinism that has devoured the sight of so many who have lost the ability to see the beauty in creation." Visit darwinontrial.com. Purchase the 20th Anniversary edition of Darwin on Trial.

Darwin on Trial 20th Anniversary: Darwinian Evolution's "Wrecking Ball"

Discovery Institute — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:20:49 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Host David Boze kicks off the celebration by setting the stage. He first takes us back to 1925, where Darwinian evolution seemingly won the day in the infamous Scopes Trial. Fast forward to 1991. Evolutionary theory is back on trial. Harvard graduate and University of California at Berkley law professor Phillip Johnson publishes Darwin on Trial. The controversial book questions how much we really know about the supposedly unchallengeable theory of evolution and inspires other critics of the theory to explore it's limits and press the argument further. Tune in to hear comments about the impact of Darwin on Trial from Dr. Stephen Meyer, director of the Center for Science & Culture at the Discovery Institute. Visit darwinontrial.com. Purchase the 20th Anniversary edition of Darwin on Trial.

Alleged, pt. 3: Recreating History, Hollywood Style

Discovery Institute — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Dr. John West goes “on the set” for an interview with filmmaker Fred Foote, writer and producer of the new feature-length drama Alleged, which seeks to tell the real story behind the infamous Scopes “monkey trial” in Dayton, Tennessee. In this final part of a three-part interview, Fred Foote discusses what it was like producing a film about one of the most famous trials in American history. Alleged is now available on DVD and Blu-ray at Amazon.com and other retailers.

Alleged, pt. 2: Debunking the Biggest Myths about the Scopes Trial

Discovery Institute — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:01:12 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Dr. John West goes “on the set” for an interview with filmmaker Fred Foote, writer and producer of the new feature-length drama Alleged, which seeks to tell the real story behind the infamous Scopes “monkey trial” in Dayton, Tennessee. In this second part of a three-part interview, Fred Foote discusses the biggest myths about the Scopes trial that he hopes his film will shatter. Alleged is now available on DVD and Blu-ray at Amazon.com and other retailers.

Alleged, pt. 1: The Story Behind the New Film that Seeks to Replace Inherit the Wind

Discovery Institute — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:36:06 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Dr. John West goes “on the set” for an interview with filmmaker Fred Foote, writer and producer of the new feature-length drama Alleged, which seeks to tell the real story behind the infamous Scopes “monkey trial” in Dayton, Tennessee. In this first part of a three-part interview, Fred Foote discusses what inspired him to do a new film on the Scopes trial.

An Ocean Apart: New Fossils Challenge Common Ancestry

Discovery Institute — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:02:55 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, David Boze interviews Casey Luskin about recently discovered fossils that have inspired Darwinists to develop wild and speculative explanations. Fossils of the Hoatzin bird have previously been found exclusively in South America, but were recently uncovered in Africa--clear on the other side of the Atlantic. As Darwinists struggle to fit the discovery of these fossils into their doctrine of common descent, it becomes apparent that regardless of what new evidence suggests, they will refuse to allow common ancestry to be challenged. Listen in as Boze and Luskin reveal the tendency of Darwinists to pursue PR campaigns rather than scientific inquiry. David Boze has his own shown on Seattle's 770 KTTH. He began his radio career in Seattle after serving as a research analyst for a public policy think tank. David has guest hosted on the nationally syndicated Michael Medved Show.

The Real Frankenstein: Giovanni Aldini

Discovery Institute — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:23:47 GMT

On this special Halloween edition of ID the Future, John West shares the inspiration for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. In his book, Darwin Day in America, West examines the experiments of Italian scientist Giovanni Aldini, conducted on human corpses. His gruesome experiments provided the inspiration for Frankenstein and foreshadowed the rise of a virulent strain of materialism that attempted to use science to reduce human beings to mere matter in motion. Want to read instead? Here's the original post from Evolution News & Views with more detail and illustrations.

Prof. John Lennox on his new book Seven Days that Divide the World

Discovery Institute — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:23:00 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Jay Richards talks with Professor and author John Lennox about one of his latest books, Seven Days that Divide the World: The Beginning According to Genesis and Science. Lennox wrote the book after discovering many people who waver between the message of the Bible and the message of science. Lennox discusses ways of interpreting scripture that don't compromise its authority. "I don't want to say anything less than what scripture says, but I don't want to say anything more," says Lennox. Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University and Fellow of Mathematics and the Philosophy of Science at Green Templeton College, Lennox has lectured on science and religion and related themes around the world. Learn more about and order Seven Days that Divide the World.

"Anti-Science": Unpacking a Vague & Distorted Label

Discovery Institute — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:11:09 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, host David Boze discusses the ambiguous label "anti-science". What does it mean? What are the implications? Who's using it? The term is being bandied about, not just in science journals and newspapers, but in the political arena as well, as typified by the recent comments of Utah governor Jon Huntsman: "The minute that the Republican party becomes the anti-science party, we have a huge problem. We lose a whole lot of people that would otherwise allow us to win the election in 2012. When we take a position that isn't willing to embrace evolution, I think we find ourselves on the wrong side of science and therefore in a losing position." Tune in to unpack this curious term and learn how it is shaping current debates. David Boze is the local voice on Seattle’s Rush Limbaugh Station, 770 KTTH. He began his radio career in Seattle after serving as a research analyst for the Evergreen Freedom Foundation. David was the co-anchor of mornings on KTTH, and has guest hosted/co-hosted for national hosts including Michael Medved and Michael Savage.

Is the Brain Just an Illusion?

Discovery Institute — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:48:33 GMT

On this episode of ID The Future, Anika Smith interviews science writer Denyse O'Leary about her book, The Spiritual Brain: A Neuroscientist's Case for the Existence of the Soul. In the book O'Leary and her co-author Mario Beaurogard, neuroscientist and Associate Professor at Université de Montréal, explore the question of whether or not the mind is an illusion as materialists believe. The Spiritual Brain looks at whether religious experiences come from God or are merely the random firing of neurons in the brain. Drawing on his own research with Carmelite nuns, Beauregard shows that genuine, life-changing spiritual events can be documented. He and O'Leary offer compelling evidence that mind creates matter, rather than matter creating mind.

Prof. John Lennox Responds to Stephen Hawking with New Book

Discovery Institute — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT

In this edition of ID The Future, John Lennox discusses his latest book, God and Stephen Hawking, a response to Hawking’s recent work The Grand Design. In his book, Hawking attempts to provide answers to life’s grandest questions. Why is there something rather than nothing? When and how did the universe begin? What is the nature of reality? In his response, Lennox questions Hawking’s attempts to refute the need for a creator. “To offer people a choice between God and science as explanation is like offering people a choice between Henry Ford and mechanical engineering as an explanation for a Ford motor car! In order to explain it completely, you need an explanation in terms of science and in terms of agency. It is the same with God and the universe.” Is philosophy dead, as Hawking claims? Is the so-called M-theory the “only viable candidate” for a complete ‘theory of everything’? Tune in and find out! Visit www.johnlennox.org for more information and to order the book.

(Not) Making the Grade: Recent Textbooks and Their Treatment of Evolution

Discovery Institute — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:12:47 GMT

In this edition of ID The Future, Casey Luskin discusses a newly updated report on 22 recent textbooks and their treatment of evolution and intelligent design. In 2000, Jonathan Wells published a review of textbooks in his popular book Icons of Evolution. He discovered that many textbooks presented inaccurate or incomplete information about evolution and either omitted or undermined alternative viewpoints. Wells' criteria is used again 11 years later. Tune in to find out what has changed. Read the report highlights or download the full report. Visit the Icons of Evolution book website. Icons of Evolution is also available as a documentary film.

Materialism and Human Dignity

Discovery Institute — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:14:37 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Michael Egnor, professor of neurosurgery at SUNY, Stony Brook, on the relationship between the mind and the brain. Listen in as Dr. Egnor explains how a materialist understanding of the mind undermines human dignity, affecting bioethics, criminal law, and ultimately how we treat one another as human beings.

Metamorphosis Video Exclusive: Transformation is Still a Mystery

Discovery Institute — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:10:16 GMT

In this episode of ID The Future, Dr. Ann Gauger, senior research scientist at the Biologic Institute, recognizes that metamorphosis is still an unknown phenomenon for scientists: "We know just the bare outlines of a few of the processes involved for metamorphosis - it's a mystery." Watch this video clip, not available anywhere else, for more! Visit www.metamorphosisthefilm.com to purchase the DVD/Blu-ray and download a FREE digital companion book!

Metamorphosis Video Exclusive: Metamorphosis Phenomenon is Widespread

Discovery Institute — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:10:39 GMT

In this episode of ID The Future, Dr. Ann Gauger, senior research scientist at the Biologic Institute, discusses how prevalent the process of metamorphosis is in the animal kingdom. What are the advantages of such a procedure? How does it benefit organisms? Watch this video clip, not available anywhere else, to find out! Visit www.metamorphosisthefilm.com to purchase the DVD/Blu-ray and download a FREE digital companion book!

Looking Back: David Berlinski's The Deniable Darwin

Discovery Institute — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:26:55 GMT

This episode of ID the Future features David Berslinski on his book, The Deniable Darwin & Other Essays and the identity he found as a scientific critic and his notorious Commentary essay attacking Darwinian theory. Listen in as Berlinski discusses origin of life research, the essay he considers his best, and the legacy of Darwin's On the Origins of Species.

Dr. Alastair Noble Discusses the ID Movement in the UK

Discovery Institute — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:29:05 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Joshua Youngkin interviews Dr. Alastiar Noble, director of the Centre for Intelligent Design, about the debate over ID in the UK. The discussion hones in on Intelligent Design in the science education setting as they contrast the differences and similarities between the ID movements in the U.S. and the UK. Dr. Alastair Noble studied chemistry and did research at the University of Glasgow. He has been a high school chemistry teacher, adviser, schools inspector and educational administrator. He has also worked on educational programmes within the BBC, the CBI, and the Health Service.

Metamorphosis Video Exclusive: Dr. Ann Gauger Discusses Limits of Natural Selection

Discovery Institute — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:00:42 GMT

In this special video edition of ID The Future, Dr. Ann Gauger, senior research scientist at Biologic Institute, discusses why natural selection is unable to account for the many changes that occur during butterfly metamorphosis. According to recent research, as many as six or more steps are required to change the function of just one protein. How does this relate to the numerous physical, hormonal, and cellular changes required to turn a larva into a butterfly? What would coordinate all these changes to ensure a successful transformation? Watch this compelling video clip, not available anywhere else, to find out! Visit www.metamorphosisthefilm.com to purchase the DVD/Blu-ray and download a FREE digital companion book!

Darwin's Tree of Life Splinters

Discovery Institute — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:17:20 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin takes a keen-eyed look at Darwin's tree of life and finds that common descent, far from being confirmed by the data, is actually contradicted by it, as New Scientist pointed out in a recent cover story, "Why Darwin was wrong about the tree of life." Listen in to learn how the data is challenging Darwinist assumptions, and check out "A Primer on the Tree of Life" for more information.

Part 3: James Le Fanu on Scientific Limitations

Discovery Institute — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:01:14 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Dr. James Le Fanu concludes his talk on big science with insight into its increasingly dogmatic tendencies. Science seems to be discovering its boundaries as it becomes laden with more and more indigestible facts. In this third and final segment of the three-part series, Dr. Le Fanu addresses the phenomenon and the paradox of science today as it finds itself limited by materialist assumptions. Dr. James Le Fanu is a critically acclaimed science writer and medical practitioner. He is the author of several books, his most recent being Why Us?: How Science Rediscovered the Mystery of Ourselves, published in 2009.

Deepening Darwin's Dilemma with Jonathan Wells

Discovery Institute — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:12:48 GMT

This episode of ID the Future features biologist and Discovery Institute Senior Fellow Jonathan Wells, who explains why Darwin saw the Cambrian explosion as a serious argument against his theory. Darwin countered it by supposing that fossils of the ancestors of Cambrian animals once existed, but were destroyed. Listen in and learn how the discovery of microscopic and soft-bodied Precambrian fossils makes Darwin’s excuse sound hollow.

Biomimetics and the Positive Implications for Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:43:04 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin looks at Biomimetics, a new movement in science that adapts designs from nature to solve problems in engineering, materials science, medicine, and other fields. While engineers and other researchers turn to nature for guidance and inspiration in producing human technology, the positive implications for intelligent design grow. Should scientists consider the possibility that biological systems, which outperform human technology, were intelligently designed? Listen in and find out. For more information on Biomimetics, check out Biologic Institute's blog here. For the National Geographic article Luskin cites, click here.

Part 2: James Le Fanu on the Mystery of Life

Discovery Institute — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:57:56 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Dr. James Le Fanu continues his talk on the state of scientific study today. Despite the general belief that new discoveries in genetics and neuroscience would soon reveal the secret of life, we have instead found that recent findings in these fields have unveiled even more mysteries. Listen in as Dr. Le Fanu discusses the perplexities that we have stumbled upon in this age of scientific exploration. Dr. James Le Fanu is a critically acclaimed science writer and medical practitioner. He is the author of several books, his most recent being Why Us?: How Science Rediscovered the Mystery of Ourselves, published in 2009.

Part 1: James Le Fanu and the Current State of Science

Discovery Institute — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:41:46 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Dr. James Le Fanu explains why this era of big science is both "the best of times and the worst of times." Despite lavish funding of mega research projects, we are not seeing the same returns that we had a century ago with breakthrough discoveries of the fundamental laws of nature. Has the methodology of science reaches its limits? In Part 1 of this three-part series, Le Fanu explores the significance of science today and the confines and opportunities that it may face. Dr. James Le Fanu is a critically acclaimed science writer and medical practitioner. He is the author of several books, his most recent being Why Us?: How Science Rediscovered the Mystery of Ourselves, published in 2009.

Recently Reported Fossil is Old News: Media Hype & the Upcoming Election

Discovery Institute — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:16:16 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin reports on the recent excitement over the fossil Australopithecus sediba, which is being evangelized by media outlets as a hominid ancestor, despite the fact that the fossils were first reported almost a year and a half ago. Should we buy into the hype? Tune in to the discussion as Luskin examines the sudden resurrection of this story and why many scientists dismiss the fossil as evidence of an ape-hominid transition.

Darwinian Economics: Capitalism or Marxism?

Discovery Institute — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:43:38 GMT
Does Darwinism lend support more naturally to a capitalist moral-economic perspective or to a Marxist one? On this episode of ID the Future, David Klinghoffer explores the deep Darwinian roots of Communism. Klinghoffer argues that while Marx had already begun sketching the outlines of his ideas before Darwin published the Origin of Species, he is fairly called a Darwinist; and the men who translated Marxism into practical political terms in the form of Soviet terror were evolutionary thinkers, just as they themselves claimed to be. Listen in to learn more, and read more about Darwinism & Communism at Evolution News & Views: Darwinism & Communism, Part I Darwinism & Communism, Part II Darwinism & Communism, Part III

AFA's Attorney Discusses Intelligent Design's Vindication in the CSC Settlement

Discovery Institute — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:44:54 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Joshua Youngkin interviews William Becker of the Becker Law firm, the attorney who represented the American Freedom Alliance (AFA) in their lawsuit against the California Science Center (CSC). Listen in as Bill Becker offers his perspective as a front line defender of free speech in this historic case for intelligent design.

Defending the First Amendment: Implications of the Recent CSC Settlement

Discovery Institute — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:25:34 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Joshua Youngkin interviews Discovery Institute President Bruce Chapman about the implications of the recent lawsuit between the American Freedom Alliance (AFA) and the California Science Center (CSC). The CSC, a government-run institution, canceled the AFA's screening of Darwin's Dilemma in an act of censorship of the intelligent design viewpoint and violation of first amendment rights. Chapman discusses why the CSC's agreement to pay $110,000 to the AFA is a significant victory for champions of both free speech and free intellectual inquiry.

CSC Emails Expose Censorship of Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 22:08:22 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin discusses the viewpoint discrimination that resulted in the cancellation of a pro-ID film by the California Science Center (CSC). While the CSC is publicly giving one account of why they cancelled the event and broke their contract with the American Freedom Alliance (AFA), private emails disclose their stated reason as a mere pretext. Listen in as Luskin details the revealing evidence of the CSC's active intolerance of ID.

California Science Center Pays $110,000 to Settle Intelligent Design Discrimination Lawsuit

Discovery Institute — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:32:23 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Joshua Youngkin and Casey Luskin discuss the recent settlement in the American Freedom Alliance (AFA) v. California Science Center (CSC) lawsuit. In the settlement, CSC paid AFA over $100,000 to avoid a public trial that would have exposed evidence of viewpoint discrimination against intelligent design. Listen in as Luskin and Youngkin discuss some of the evidence in this case that shows discrimination and intolerance against ID.

Classic Darwinist Tactics: When the Evidence Fails, Strategize!

Discovery Institute — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:43:57 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin finishes up his review of Karl Giberson and Francis Collins’ The Language of Science and Faith. In this sixth and final part of Luskin's review, he delves into a discussion about the contradictions, irony, and appeals to authority that permeate the book. Listen to this podcast to hear why Giberson and Collins resort to such tactics. Is the evidence for Darwinian evolution really as conclusive as they would have you believe?

What Does Politics Have to Do With it? Darwinian Evolution & the Presidential Campaign

Discovery Institute — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:35:14 GMT
Back in 2007, Darwinian evolution arose as a hot topic during the presidential campaign for the 2008 election. Now, as we draw ever nearer to 2012, presidential candidates are once again being put in the spotlight for their views on evolution, as we are even now witnessing with the recent scrutiny of Rick Perry. On this episode of ID the Future, Logan Gage takes a look at why it even matters whether or not the President accepts Darwinian evolution. Why has it become so necessary for politicians to take a stance on scientific issues?

Micro to Macro: Neo-Darwinists Give Small Evidence for Big Claims

Discovery Institute — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:09:51 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin exposes how evidence given for macroevolution in The Language of Science and Faith is too weak to hold any weight. In their book, Francis Collins and Karl Giberson make the all-too-common claim that macroevolution is merely microevolution over a prolonged period of time. Are the proposed mechanisms really as simple as they sound? Luskin discusses the insufficiency of Collins and Gibersons' argument in Part 5 of his continued review of The Language of Science and Faith.

Do Humans Share A Common Ancestry With Neanderthals?

Discovery Institute — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:30:13 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin tackles another neo-Darwinian assertion made by Karl Giberson and Francis Collins in The Language of Science and Faith. In their book, Giberson and Collins capitalize on the popular notion of Neanderthals as brutish, non-human, cavemen like beasts in order to bloster their claims about common ancestry. Is this view of Neanderthals accurate? Do experts agree that Neanderthals are drastically different from early humans? What does this mean for the notion of common ancestry? Luskin explores the connection between Neanderthals and humans and sets Giberson and Collins straight.

Taking the Darwinian Explanation of the Eye on Faith

Discovery Institute — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:35:57 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin tackles another neo-Darwinian assertion made by Giberson and Collins in The Language of Science and Faith. In their book, Giberson and Collins make an offhand statement that a series of mutations can lead to such a novel structure as the eye. However, they fail to give any citation or discuss any evidence to back up this claim. Instead of simply accepting the neo-Darwinian explanation of the eye on faith, let's take a look at the science behind it.

Birds of a Feather: Darwinian Evolution Stumped by Novel Features

Discovery Institute — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:58:59 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin continues his review of Giberson and Collins' The Language of Science and Faith, citing recent advancements in developmental biology that overturn their assertion that feathers evolved from elongated scales. Although Giberson and Collins have claimed the evolution of the feather as a prime example of novel features arising by random mutation, more recent findings show how evolutionary biology is failing to provide an explanation for how this could occur. Does the pursuit of scientific evidence really lead to the idea that the unique and complex structure of the feather is merely an accidental byproduct of evolution?

Pseudogenes Shrink Gaps for Theistic Darwinian Evolutionists Collins & Giberson

Discovery Institute — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:20:25 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin discusses how theistic Darwinian evolutionists Francis Collins and Karl Giberson rely on the argument that pseudogenes are junk, "broken DNA." The pseudogene is their centerpiece evidence for common descent and macroevolution in their new book, The Language of Science and Faith. This leaves them hard-pressed as we learn more about biology, genetics and biochemistry, finding function for non-coding DNA, including pseudogenes.

Threatening the Pharyngula--The Debate With PZ Myers on Evidence from Embryology

Discovery Institute — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:46:23 GMT
In this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin reports on the recent debate between biology professor PZ Myers and Evolution News & Views contributors on evidence from embryological development. Do patterns in embryology really support evolutionary biology? Listen to this podcast and discover what the evidence shows.

Anders Behring Breivik Shows That Ideas Really Do Have Consequences

Discovery Institute — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:39:20 GMT
As the world reacts to the depravity of Anders Breivik's cold-blooded killings, the mainstream media is quick to label the heinous crimes as an act of fundamentalist Christian terrorism. Is this really the complete story of Breivik's underlying motivations? In his manifesto, Breivik explicitly identifies himself as a Christian, but at the same time makes it clear that he views the label as a pragmatic political tool, not a religious statement. In this episode of ID the Future, John West gives a thorough account of the scientific fundamentalism and Social Darwinist ideals that ultimately inspired the murderous rampage of Anders Breivik.

Recent articles confirm the thesis of Jonathan Wells' The Myth of Junk DNA

Discovery Institute — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:39:57 GMT
Dr. Jonathan Wells' The Myth of Junk DNA asserts that making baseless assumptions in scientific investigation puts a stop to further inquiry and the potential of innovative discovery. In this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin discusses how Dr. Well's thesis continues to be confirmed as several articles, published since The Myth of Junk DNA, contribute to the downfall of the "junk DNA" concept through the discovery of previously overlooked functions.

The Design of Life: What the Evidence of Biological Systems Reveals

Discovery Institute — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:09:43 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin discusses The Design of Life: Discovering Signs of Intelligence in Biological Systems with author Dr. William Dembski. Is design in nature just an "illusion," as Richard Dawkins proclaims? Dembski and co-author Dr. Jonathan Wells show the answer is "no." Biologists have and continue to use the assumption of design successfully, precisely because design in biology is not an illusion but real.

Discussion and commentary on publisher Failing to comply with Texas science standards

Discovery Institute — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:06:13 GMT
CSC's Josh Youngkin interviews Casey Luskin about the Texas State Board of Education's current review of supplemental curriculum materials for use in science classess. Many of the materials submitted have not complied with the state's science standards which require students to"to “analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.” Evolution News & Views has more on this story.

Scientific Reasons to Reject an Atheistic Worldview

Discovery Institute — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:02:12 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews CSC senior fellow Dr. Mike Keas, author and expert on science pedagogy. Dr. Keas discusses True U, a worldview curriculum aimed at high school and college students. Dr. Keas contributes to the teaching resources and blog at TrueU.org. Listen in as they talk about the impact of the New Atheists and how scientifically-based arguments such as intelligent design have religious implications. True U is an extraordinary new resource to help students understand what they think about the world and the big questions of life. For more information and free resources, visit the website at www.TrueU.org.

Francis Collins and Evolution

Discovery Institute — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:55:23 GMT
On this video episode of ID the Future, God and Evolution contributors and other scholars respond to Francis Collins’ defense of theistic evolution in his book The Language of God. God and Evolution was just named World Magazine's "Book of the Year" for 2011.

Founding Father Thomas Jefferson on Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 23:38:22 GMT
Critics of intelligent design sometimes claim they are defending the principles of American Founding Father Thomas Jefferson in trying to ban discussions of intelligent design. In the words of one writer, "Thomas Jefferson makes it quite clear that there was not a consensus of support among the authors of the Constitution... to support theological doctrines such as intelligent design." But would Thomas Jefferson himself agree? In this special July 4th edition of ID the Future, Discovery Institute Senior Fellow John West explores the real views of Jefferson on intelligent design.

Evolution and the Problem of Evil

Discovery Institute — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:09:40 GMT
Can Darwin save God from the problem of evil? On this video episode of ID the Future, God and Evolution editor Jay Richards discusses the problem of evil and why Darwinian evolution does not resolve it, contrary to claims by some theistic evolutionists. God and Evolution was just named World Magazine's "Book of the Year" for 2011.

Darwinian Evolution, God, and Morality

Discovery Institute — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:43:43 GMT
On this video episode of ID the Future, God and Evolution contributor John West discusses the implications of Darwin’s theory for belief in God and for the understanding of ethics. Is there a logical connection between unguided Darwinism and atheism? Does Darwinism affect our moral reasoning? Watch the video to find out. God and Evolution was just named World Magazine's "Book of the Year" for 2011.

Front-Loading and Theistic Evolution

Discovery Institute — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:06:15 GMT
This video episode of ID the Future features Dr. Stephen Meyer, author of Signature in the Cell, discussing the proposal of some theistic evolutionists that all of God's design of the world must have been "front-loaded" at the beginning of the universe. This is based on his essay in God & Evolution Protestants, Catholics and Jews Explore Darwin's Challenge to Faith.

Hitler's Ethic and the Pursuit of Evolutionary Progress in Nazi Policy

Discovery Institute — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:03:16 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Logan Gage interviews historian Richard Weikart on his book, now out in paperback, Hitler's Ethic: The Nazi Pursuit of Evolutionary Progress, and how Darwinism influenced and inspired much of Nazi ideology. Weikart's provocative book, out tomorrow, argues that Hitler's immorality was not the result of ignoring or rejecting ethics, but rather came from embracing a coherent -- albeit pernicious -- ethic of improving the human race through "evolutionary progress." Directly inspired by Darwin's theory of evolution, this ethic underlay or influenced almost every major feature of Nazi policy: eugenics (i.e., measures to improved human heredity, including compulsory sterilization), euthanasia, racism, population expansion, offensive warfare, and racial extermination. By embracing this particular brand of ethics, Hitler perpetrated much greater evil than he would have had he been merely opportunistic or amoral.

Evolutionary Biologist Richard Sternberg discusses modern genomics and junk DNA

Discovery Institute — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:06:26 GMT
On this episode of ID The Future, Biologic Institute's Dr. Richard Sternberg explains what a gene is, how it works and how our understanding of genes and DNA has changed over the years. He also discusses the growing number of discoveries that are overturning the notion of junk DNA.

Darwin Skeptic David Berlinski on Peer-Review and the Scientific Bureaucracy

Discovery Institute — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:17:51 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, David Berlinski explains how peer-review REALLY works in a conversation with Discovery President Bruce Chapman. David Berlinski's book, The Devil's Delusion: Atheism and its Scientific Pretensions is now available in paperback.

ID Scientist Douglas Axe Responds to His Critics

Discovery Institute — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:59:43 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Biologic Institute Director Douglas Axe about his response to critics of his peer-reviewed paper in Journal of Molecular Biology. Critics such as Arthur Hunt and Steve Matheson, have argued that Dr. Axe's paper should not be seen as supporting intelligent design. Of course, the author of the paper in question should be trusted to have the best perspective on the subject. Tune in and hear what Dr. Axe has to say as he corrects the misconceptions for us.

"Science Is an Established Church" Says Skeptic David Berlinski

Discovery Institute — Tue, 31 May 2011 23:44:36 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Discovery Institute President Bruce Chapman talks with David Berlinski about the threatened establishment in science and the history of persecuted minority views, and Berlinski's own view that "Science is an established church." David Berlinski's book, The Devil's Delusion: Atheism and its Scientific Pretensions is available in paperback.

When It's Wise to Question the Scientific Consensus

Discovery Institute — Wed, 25 May 2011 21:36:06 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Anika Smith interviews CSC Senior Fellow Jay Richards about when it's wise to doubt a "scientific consensus." With growing skepticism on issues where the public is told that scientific consensus exists -- most notably Darwinian evolution, but also climate change. How can we tell if the consensus is based on social pressure or on scientific evidence? Listen in, and be sure to read Dr. Richards' article at The American here. For more articles from Dr. Richards, visit Evolution News & Views and The American.

Discussing the New Exoplanet With Astronomer Guillermo Gonzalez

Discovery Institute — Fri, 20 May 2011 22:58:00 GMT
Have scientists discovered a planet with possible life on it? On this episode of ID the Future, Anika Smith interviews astronomer Guillermo Gonzalez, co-author of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos is Designed for Discovery. As the co-originator of the Galactic Habitable Zone, Dr. Gonzalez knows better than anyone what it takes for a planet to sustain life. Listen in as he tells us whether the newly discovered exoplanet Gliese 581g is habitable.

An Insurmountable Problem for Darwinian Evolution

Discovery Institute — Tue, 17 May 2011 00:01:43 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future Casey Luskin continues his interview with Dr. Ann Gauger, senior researcher at the Biologic Institute, about her experimental work evolving enzymes in the lab, honing in on how complex and specified enzymes are generated and testing Darwinian predictions experimentally. Listen in as she share what her most recent study discovered about an insurmountable problem for evolution. Ann Gauger is a senior research scientist at the Biologic Institute. Her work uses molecular genetics and genomic engineering to study the origin, organization and operation of metabolic pathways. She received a BS in biology from MIT, and a PhD in developmental biology from the University of Washington, where she studied cell adhesion molecules involved in Drosophila embryogenesis. As a post-doctoral fellow at Harvard she cloned and characterized the Drosophila kinesin light chain. Her research has been published in Nature, Development, and the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

Evolving Enzymes and Testing Darwin's Theory With Ann Gauger

Discovery Institute — Thu, 12 May 2011 22:53:07 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews biologist Ann Gauger, who discusses her new research paper with Doug Axe, recently published in BIO-Complexity. Listen in as Dr. Gauger shares how she tested the changes necessary to evolve enzymes by a Darwinian mechanism, and stay tuned as she shares the results on our next podcast. Ann Gauger is a senior research scientist at the Biologic Institute. Her work uses molecular genetics and genomic engineering to study the origin, organization and operation of metabolic pathways. She received a BS in biology from MIT, and a PhD in developmental biology from the University of Washington, where she studied cell adhesion molecules involved in Drosophila embryogenesis. As a post-doctoral fellow at Harvard she cloned and characterized the Drosophila kinesin light chain. Her research has been published in Nature, Development, and the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

Primate Phylogenetics Challenge Darwin's Tree of Life

Discovery Institute — Mon, 09 May 2011 23:32:00 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin reports on a new study showing a very tangled phylogenetic tree for primate. Listen in as Luskin shows how researchers trying to create a primate phylogenetic tree are finding it isn't as easy as they'd hoped.

The Origin of the Myth of Junk DNA

Discovery Institute — Wed, 04 May 2011 20:33:02 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features a clip from Discovery Senior Fellow, biologist Jonathan Wells, whose new book, The Myth of Junk DNA, is out now. Where did this idea of junk DNA come from? How did it become the dominant view of science? And what's the problem with this argument? Listen in as he explains.

Newspeak in Biology Erases Design in Favor of Evolution

Discovery Institute — Tue, 03 May 2011 00:11:48 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin takes a look at a startling new phenomenon: some ID critics today are so fearful of lending any credence towards intelligent design that they are recommending that biologists stop using the word "design" entirely.

So-Called "Junk"-DNA Betrays Darwinian Predictions

Discovery Institute — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:37:11 GMT
Evolutionists have long cited pseudogenes as a type of "junk" DNA that demonstrates an unguided evolutionary origin of the genome, but what if this Darwinian mindset is setting us up to miss important biological functions of pseudogenes? On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin discusses how the research shows that pseudogenes are increasingly found to have function.

Hitler's Ethic and the Pursuit of Evolutionary Progress in Nazi Policy

Discovery Institute — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:06:10 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Logan Gage interviews historian Richard Weikart on his book, now out in paperback, Hitler's Ethic: The Nazi Pursuit of Evolutionary Progress, and how Darwinism influenced and inspired much of Nazi ideology. Weikart's provocative book, out tomorrow, argues that Hitler's immorality was not the result of ignoring or rejecting ethics, but rather came from embracing a coherent -- albeit pernicious -- ethic of improving the human race through "evolutionary progress." Directly inspired by Darwin's theory of evolution, this ethic underlay or influenced almost every major feature of Nazi policy: eugenics (i.e., measures to improved human heredity, including compulsory sterilization), euthanasia, racism, population expansion, offensive warfare, and racial extermination. By embracing this particular brand of ethics, Hitler perpetrated much greater evil than he would have had he been merely opportunistic or amoral.

Scientocracy Rules

Discovery Institute — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:27:43 GMT
Welcome to the Scientocracy, where unless you fully accede to the consensus view, then your opinion not only doesn't matter, it might even be dangerous. On this episode of ID the Future Casey Luskin shows how a recent move to redefine scientific literacy from an understanding of science into wholesale capitulation to the "consensus" damages true scientific literacy -- including the right to debate and dissent. Luskin's article appeared in Salvo Magazine. For more information on Salvo, visit www.salvomag.com.

Academic Freedom a Possibility in Tennessee

Discovery Institute — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:48:11 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Anika Smith interviews Joshua Youngkin about the academic freedom bill that passed in the Tennessee House. Why does a bill that actually encourages more teaching on evolution threaten Darwin-lobbyists? Tune in to find out, and stay tuned to Evolution News & Views as we track the bill in the TN legislature.

What Does Evolution Have to Do With Immunology? Not Much

Discovery Institute — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:39:03 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews microbiologist and immunologist Donald Ewert about his previous work as associate editor for the journal Development and Comparitive Immunology, where he realized that the papers published were comparative studies that had nothing to do with evolution at all. Listen in to learn how, in Dr. Ewert's words, "evolutionary theory doesn't contribute to experimental biology." Donald L. Ewert is a research immunologist/virologist who spent much of his career studying the molecular and cell biology of the immune system, as well as theories about its evolution. Dr. Ewert received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in 1976. As a microbiologist, he operated a research laboratory at the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia for almost twenty years. The Wistar Institute is one of the world's leading centers for biomedical research. His research, supported by National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, and Department of Agriculture grants, has involved the immune system, viruses, and cellular biology.

Morality in a Meaningless World: An Interview With Rabbi Moshe Averick

Discovery Institute — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:05:27 GMT
What happens to morality when the world has no meaning? On this episode of ID the Future, Discovery Institute fellow Paul Nelson interviews Rabbi Moshe Averick, who discusses his book, Nonsense of a High Order: The Confused and Illusory World of the Atheist. Rabbi Averick ran educational programs at UCLA and Northridge University in Los Angeles, and then became one of the founding faculty members of Aish Toronto and later at the Shaalvim Rabbinical Seminary in Israel.

The Secret Life of Atheists

Discovery Institute — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:31:55 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Discovery Institute fellow Paul Nelson interviews Rabbi Moshe Averick on the new atheists’ search for meaning in a meaningless world — and a better way forward to find truth through open debate. Rabbi Averick is the author of the new book, Nonsense of a High Order: The Confused and Illusory World of the Atheist. He ran educational programs at UCLA and Northridge University in Los Angeles, and then became one of the founding faculty members of Aish Toronto and later at the Shaalvim Rabbinical Seminary in Israel.

The Origin of Life and the New Atheists

Discovery Institute — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:01:23 GMT
Why is the origin of life so important when it comes to the debate between the new atheists and those who see evidence for intelligent design? On this episode of ID the Future, Discovery Institute fellow Paul Nelson interviews Rabbi Moshe Averick on the clues he gleaned from the new atheists themselves. Rabbi Averick is the author of the new book, Nonsense of a High Order: The Confused and Illusory World of the Atheist. He ran educational programs at UCLA and Northridge University in Los Angeles, and then became one of the founding faculty members of Aish Toronto and later at the Shaalvim Rabbinical Seminary in Israel.

Science, Philosophy, and the Arts: An Interview With Nancy Pearcey

Discovery Institute — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:48:00 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Anika Smith interviews CSC fellow Nancy Pearcey, who discusses her recent book, Saving Leonardo: A Call to Resist the Secular Assault on Mind, Morals, and Meaning. Listen in as Mrs. Pearcey explains how naturalism filtered down to the public imagination from Darwin to art, literature, and film. Check out a recent review of the book at Evolution News & Views.

Nonsense of a High Order: The Confused and Illusory World of the Atheist

Discovery Institute — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:07:16 GMT
What is a rational response when you’re confronted with nonsense of a high order? On this episode of ID the Future, CSC fellow Paul Nelson interviews Rabbi Moshe Averick, who explains the rational course for countering the new atheists. Rabbi Averick is the author of the new book, Nonsense of a High Order: The Confused and Illusory World of the Atheist. He ran educational programs at UCLA and Northridge University in Los Angeles, and then became one of the founding faculty members of Aish Toronto and later at the Shaalvim Rabbinical Seminary in Israel.

Teaching the Controversy in South Korea: An Interview with Biology Teacher Roger DeHart

Discovery Institute — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:17:02 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future Anika Smith interviews biology teacher Roger DeHart about teaching the strengths and weaknesses of evolution in South Korea. Mr. DeHart famously taught both sides of Darwin's theory in a Burlington, WA, public school biology class, as documented in the film Icons Of Evolution. Tune in and learn why academic freedom on evolution in education is so necessary.

Testing Evolution and Finding It Wanting: An Interview With Douglas Axe

Discovery Institute — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:06:44 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin continues his interview with Biologic Institute director Douglas Axe about his new paper, "The Limit of Complex Adaptation: An Analysis Based on a Simple Model of Structured Bacterial Populations," in BIO-Complexity. Listen in as Dr. Axe reports on the work done at Biologic Institute to test whether amino acids are able to be converted from one function to another in Darwinian step-wise fashion.

Benjamin Wiker on Darwin, the Man and the Myth

Discovery Institute — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:40:59 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Logan Gage interviews Dr. Benjamin Wiker, author of The Darwin Myth: The Life and Lies of Charles Darwin. What were Darwin's actual religious and philosophical views? Are atheists abusing Darwin's theory when they say Darwinism supports their atheist belief? Listen in as Dr. Wiker answers and explains the natural outgrowth of Social Darwinism from Darwin's theory. Listen to previous IDTF episodes featuring Dr. Wiker here and here.

Complex Adaptations Challenge Darwinian Evolution: An Interview With Douglas Axe

Discovery Institute — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:17:20 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Biologic Insitute director Douglas Axe about his peer-reviewed paper in BIO-Complexity, "The Limit of Complex Adaptation: An Analysis Based on a Simple Model of Structured Bacterial Populations." Dr. Axe explains complex adaptations — adaptive changes that require more than one simple mutation to a genome in order for a particular adaptation to work — and the difficulty Darwinian evolution faces when beneficial mutations have maladaptive intermediate stages.

Bat and Whale Echolocation Genes Point to Common Design

Discovery Institute — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:59:16 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines the convergent genetic evolution of bat and whale echolocation, a surprise to the neo-Darwinian model, as common inheritance makes no sense.

What Does Artificial Intelligence Mean for Intelligent Design?

Discovery Institute — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:30:15 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Anika Smith interviews CSC senior fellow Jay Richards, who explains what the artificial intelligence of computers, like IBM's Watson, mean for intelligent design. Dr. Richards is an author and editor of several books, including Are We Spiritual Machines?: Ray Kurzweil vs. the Critics of Strong A.I.

Does Nothing In Biology Make Sense Except in the Light of Evolution?

Discovery Institute — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:48:46 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines the lament of some Darwinists that new PhDs aren't being taught enough about evolution. How can "a generation of biologists without an adequate background in evolution" work as scientists? Tune in to find out the answer is so obvious that few committed evolutionists will accept it.

Pro-ID Paper Examines Irreducible Complexity of Birds in Flight

Discovery Institute — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:35:23 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin reports on a new peer-reviewed paper arguing for the irreducible complexity of two systems vital to bird flight — feathers and the avian respiratory system. The author, Leeds University professor Andy McIntosh, challenges his critics to consider the design hypothesis as a valid scientific assumption "borne out by the evidence itself."

Marsupial Embryos Challenge Common Ancestry

Discovery Institute — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:33:21 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines the pattern of development for marsupial embryos and how they challenge common ancestry.

An Arsenal of Smoking Guns in the Martin Gaskell Academic Freedom Case

Discovery Institute — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:48:54 GMT
This special academic freedom edition of ID the Future features an interview with Frank Manion, senior counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice, who represented astronomer Martin Gaskell in a recent lawsuit against the University of Kentucky (UK). By all appearances, UK denied Dr. Gaskell a job because of his perceived views on evolution and religious beliefs. Mr. Manion sheds light on what is an unfortunately common procedure in academia. Listen in as Mr. Manion shares revealing details in the case, including a flip-flop from NCSE's Eugenie Scott.

NASA's JPL Fires Cassini Mission Admin Who Filed Discrimination Lawsuit

Discovery Institute — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:38:20 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features a special report on the academic freedom case of David Coppedge, who was fired last week by NASA's JPL after filing a discrimination lawsuit. Coppedge was targeted by his employer for his views on intelligent design. David Coppedge is not alone, but he needs your help. Please stand with us against our government’s firing of David Coppedge. Get ready now to call or email Charles Bolden, NASA's administrator, phone: 202-358-1010; email: , to send a respectful message that NASA should not get away with their discrimination.

Updating the Icons of Evolution: Archeopteryx

Discovery Institute — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:29:56 GMT
On this video episode of ID the Future, Jonathan Wells returns to one of the icons of Darwin's theory documented in his book, Icons of Evolution: Archeopteryx. What do we make of the search for the ancestor of modern birds? Watch and find out.

Evolutionism and Rational Knowledge: An Interview with Felipe Aizpún

Discovery Institute — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:00:48 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Felipe Aizpún, author of (Evolutionism and rational knowledge), a great resource for those who want to learn about intelligent design in Spanish. Listen in as Mr. Aizpún explains how evolution is not only a scientific issue, but a philosophical and epistemic one, and discusses the dissent from Darwinism in the Spanish-speaking world Mr. Aizpún has written widely on philosophy, ethics and science, and he is the Editorial Director of Organización Internacional para el Avance Cientifico del Diseño Inteligente (OIACDI). Mr. Aizpún contributes at the Spanish-language blog Darwinodi.com/.

The Top Five News Stories in the Debate Between Evolution and Intelligent Design for 2010

Discovery Institute — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:47:31 GMT
Which news stories pushed the debate between intelligent design and Darwinian evolution forward? Find out on this episode of ID the Future as Access Research Network executive director Dennis Wagner gives us the final countdown for the Top Ten Science Stories of 2010.

Fruit Flies and Fossil Tracks Were Bad News for Darwin in 2010

Discovery Institute — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 22:40:54 GMT
How did fruit flies and fossil tracks derail the Darwinian paradigm in 2010? Listen to this episode of ID the Future as Access Research Network executive director Dennis Wagner begins a countdown of the Top Ten Science Stories of 2010.

A Beautifully Engineered Universe: Peer-Reviewed Paper Argues for Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:17:39 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Dr. Dominic Halsmer, Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at Oral Roberts University, continues the discussion of his peer-reviewed paper, "The Coherence Of An Engineered World," published in the International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics. Listen in as Dr. Halsmer explains some of the aesthetic arguments for design from beauty in science, engineering, and the study of humanity. How do modularity, specificity, adaptability, durability, and other aspects of engineering systems argue for intelligent design in nature? Tune in to find out.

ARN’s Top 10 Darwin and Design Science Stories of 2010

Discovery Institute — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:07:12 GMT
Each year at this time the Access Research Network releases several lists of the top intelligent design and evolution related stories of the past year. It’s a great reminder of all the interesting stories, and the incredible amount of science that goes on each year in support of intelligent design. ARN executive director Dennis Wagner joins Casey Luskin in this first of three podcasts about 2010’s top ID science stories. You can browse all of ARN’s top ten lists here.

The Making of a Scientific Mind: Dr. Dominic Halsmer

Discovery Institute — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:58:04 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Dr. Dominic Halsmer, Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at Oral Roberts University, shares how he became fascinated by science and engineering. Great pedagogy involves making education fun, a principle he learned at a young age. Listen to his stories of scientific experiments (and mishaps) in his family and how he came to understand intelligent design as a scientific enterprise.

Peer-Reviewed Paper Argues for an Engineered Universe

Discovery Institute — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:39:54 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Dr. Dominic Halsmer, Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at Oral Roberts University, discusses his recent peer-reviewed paper, "The Coherence Of An Engineered World," published in the International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics. Listen in as Dr. Halsmer explains to Casey Luskin why the universe is bio-friendly and the signs of engineering he sees in Nature.

Michael Behe: Challenging Darwin, One Peer-Reviewed Paper at a Time

Discovery Institute — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:53:46 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Michael Behe on his new peer-reviewed scientific paper in Quarterly Review of Biology. Dr. Behe explains why most examples of evolution in bacteria and viruses entail loss or modification of function rather than gain of a new function at the molecular level. In Behe’s view, this could pose a challenge to Darwinian explanations of molecular evolution.

"A Masterful Feat of Courtroom Deception": Immunologist Donald Ewert on Dover

Discovery Institute — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:01:03 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, research immunologist and virologist Dr. Donald L. Ewert gives his take on the discussion of the evolution of the immune system that happened five years ago today in Dover, Pennsylvania. Was Michael Behe correct to argue in the Kitzmiller case that there isn't a Darwinian explanation for the origin of the immune system? Listen in and find out.

The Church of Science: Losing Our Religion?

Discovery Institute — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:26:53 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Discovery Institute senior fellow David Klinghoffer examines the ways the Church of Science is losing its congregants -- and why that points to hope for shifting paradigms and the retreat of materialist dogmatism.

A True Skeptic Is an Informed Skeptic: Dr. Donald L. Ewert on Why He Doubts Darwin

Discovery Institute — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:31:00 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Dr. Donald L. Ewert, an original signer of the Scientific Dissent From Darwinism, explains how he became interested in the debate over evolution. Dr. Ewert received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in 1976. As a microbiologist, he operated a research laboratory at the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia for almost twenty years. The Wistar Institute is one of the world's leading centers for biomedical research. His research, supported by National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, and Department of Agriculture grants, has involved the immune system, viruses, and cellular biology.

Michael Behe on the Impact of Icons of Evolution

Discovery Institute — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:25:49 GMT
On this special video episode of ID the Future, Michael Behe talks about the impact of Jonathan Wells' Icons of Evolution.

A Scientist Speaks: Dr. Donald L. Ewert

Discovery Institute — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 01:17:10 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Dr. Donald L. Ewert shares with Casey Luskin about his work at the Wistar Institute and the curious and questioning mind that led him into scientific research, where he discovered how science and philosophy are intertwined. Dr. Ewert received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in 1976. As a microbiologist, he operated a research laboratory at the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia for almost twenty years. The Wistar Institute is one of the world's leading centers for biomedical research. His research, supported by National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, and Department of Agriculture grants, has involved the immune system, viruses, and cellular biology.

Celebrating 10 Years of Icons: Jonathan Wells Updates Darwin's Tree of Life

Discovery Institute — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:55:05 GMT
On this special video episode of ID the Future, Jonathan Wells revisits one of the "icons of evolution" ten years after the publication of his now-classic book.

Remembering Dr. Philip Skell

Discovery Institute — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:07:16 GMT
This special episode of ID the Future remembers a bold and courageous voice for objectivity in science, Dr. Philip Skell, who died last week. A member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) since 1977, "Phil" was Emeritus Evan Pugh Professor at Pennsylvania State University, and his research included work on reactive intermediates in chemistry such as carbene molecules, free-atom reactions, and reactions of free carbonium ions. Later in his career, Phil became a skeptic of neo-Darwinian evolution. His main position was that Darwinism does not serve as the cornerstone of biological thought that many claim it does. In 2007, Casey Luskin met Dr. Skell and had a series of three interviews with him for ID the Future.

The Intelligent Design of the Immune System

Discovery Institute — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:13:15 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Dr. Donald L. Ewert continues to explain why the vertebrate adaptive immune system does not use “random” or “chance” processes like Darwinian evolution to generate antibody diversity. Instead, he argues that the immune system is intelligently designed. Listen in as Dr. Ewert shares one of the most interesting stories in science, the generation of antibody diversity. Read the final part of Dr. Ewert's continuing response at ENV here. Dr. Ewert received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in 1976. As a microbiologist, he operated a research laboratory at the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia for almost twenty years. The Wistar Institute is one of the world's leading centers for biomedical research. His research, supported by National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, and Department of Agriculture grants, has involved the immune system, viruses, and cellular biology.

An Immunologist Explains Why the Immune System Isn't an Example of Darwinian Evolution

Discovery Institute — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:56:28 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Donald L. Ewert, a research immunologist/virologist who spent much of his career studying the molecular and cell biology of the immune system, as well as theories about its evolution. Dr. Ewert recently wrote a response at Evolution News & Views to BioLogos' Dr. Kathryn Ewert. Listen in as Dr. Ewert explains how the immune system works and why it's not an example of Darwinian evolution at work. Read part of Dr. Ewert's continuing response at ENV here. Dr. Ewert received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in 1976. As a microbiologist, he operated a research laboratory at the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia for almost twenty years. The Wistar Institute is one of the world's leading centers for biomedical research. His research, supported by National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, and Department of Agriculture grants, has involved the immune system, viruses, and cellular biology.

Programming of Life

Discovery Institute — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:52:20 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Dr. Donald E. Johnson about his new book, Programming of Life, which compares the workings of biology to a computer. Listen in as Dr. Johnson explains what inspired his latest book as an information scientist addressing the origin of life. Donald E. Johnson holds two Ph.D.s, one in Computer & Information Sciences from the University of Minnesota and another in Chemistry from Michigan State University. His website is ScienceIntegrity.net.

The New Spontaneous Generationists

Discovery Institute — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:02:51 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Anika Smith interviews writer Robert Deyes on The New Spontaneous Generationists, who argue that "matter and energy somehow self-originated into complex forms without outside intelligence." While we may have moved beyond expecting rats to materialize from garbage heaps and maggots from decaying meat, materialists today are trying to simulate the origin of first life without intelligent agency -- and they're failing. Listen in to learn why, and read Deyes' article at ARN's ID Report for more.

Limits to Self-Organization

Discovery Institute — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:34:26 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews University of British Columbia at Vancouver philosophy faculty member Richard Johns on his recent paper in the journal Synthese titled “Self-organisation in dynamical systems: a limiting result.” In the paper, Dr. Johns argues that there are limits to the complexity of structures that can be produced by self-organization. Johns shows that Darwinian evolution is actually a type of a self-organizing process, and that it too is limited in the types of biological structures it can produce.

More of Nature's Dusty Evolutionary Gems

Discovery Institute — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:20:04 GMT
On this episode of ID The Future, Casey Luskin critiques some of the macroevolutionary “gems” from Nature’s Evolution-Evangelism packet, including whale evolution, feathered dinosaurs, and Tiktaalik. Listen in as he explains why predictions about Tiktaalik from leading evolutionary scientists such as Jerry Coyne and the National Academy of Sciences were overturned by the discovery of 397 million year old tetrapod tracks in early 2010.

Evolution Rarely the Basis of Research: Nature's "Evolutionary Gems" Just Narrative Gloss

Discovery Institute — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:55:06 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin continues his series responding to Nature's evolution evangelism packet, taking a look at truly interesting research that has nothing to do with natural selection, common ancestry or Darwin's theory. For more on the "Evolutionary Gems," check out Evolution News & Views.

Nature's "Evolutionary Gems": Microevolution Meets... Microevolution

Discovery Institute — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:24:13 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future Casey Luskin continues his examination of Nature's "15 Evolutionary Gems" packet, going through the literature on small-scale, micro-evolutionary changes -- and how they fail to account for larger, macro-evolutionary changes. Listen in as Luskin discusses changes in birds' beaks and guppies' spots and what they really tell us about evolutionary theory. For more on the "evolutionary gems," Check out Evolution News & Views here.

Evaluating Nature's "Evolutionary Gems" and Finding Fishy Stories

Discovery Institute — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:50:54 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines Nature's "15 Evolutionary Gems" packet, which he describes as "an evangelism packet for those wishing to spread the good news about Darwinism." The packet purported to show "just what is the evidence for evolution by natural selection," but Luskin looks at these jewels and finds that they're just paste. Listen in to this first installment on Stickleback fish. For more on the "Evolutionary Gems," check out Evolution News & Views.

Historian Explodes Stereotypes About Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:32:02 GMT
This episode of ID the Future has the second installment of Casey Luskin's interview of Discovery fellow Michael A. Flannery, author of Alfred Russel Wallace's Theory of Intelligent Evolution: How Wallace's World of Life Challenged Darwinism. In this podcast, historian Flannery explains how Wallace held views different from Darwin, and thus poses a challenge to modern ID-critics:
"You see, with Wallace they're faced with a real problem, because with Wallace they're faced in one individual someone who is non-Christian, non-creationist, a thorough evolutionist, who not only independently discovered natural selection but came to a view of nature imbued with intelligent design. So an unamended Wallace would really force the Darwinists to admit 3 important things. First, it's absolutely possible to believe in evolution without subscribing to Darwinism. ... Second, ID is not nor was it from the beginning creationist. And third, ID was derived from scientific observations more than a hundred years ago, drawn from Alfred Russel Wallace."

Politically Incorrect Scientist Alfred Russel Wallace

Discovery Institute — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 21:57:35 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Discovery fellow Michael A. Flannery, author of Alfred Russel Wallace's Theory of Intelligent Evolution: How Wallace's World of Life Challenged Darwinism. Flannery explains how Alfred Russel Wallace, the 19th century naturalist who co-discovered with Charles Darwin the principle of natural selection, not only dissented from key aspects of Darwinism but held certain views that can be classified as intelligent design (ID). Flannery's book shows that Wallace is a progenitor to modern ID who was neither a Christian nor a creationist, providing a historical disproof of many popular arguments against ID. In this first installment of the interview, Mr. Flannery discusses how Darwin's early training in materialist philosophy influenced his later scientific proposals.

An Atheist Discusses the Scientific Merits of Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:37:13 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, atheist philosopher Bradley Monton defends intelligent design as science, discussing methodological naturalism and the evidential force of ID with Casey Luskin. Listen in as Professor Monton shares how ID-critic Robert Pennock tried to intimidate him (and click here for more of that story). Bradley J. Monton, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado, Boulder, is the author of Seeking God in Science: An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design (Broadview Press, 2009).

Is Intelligent Design "Creationism in a Cheap Lab Coat"?

Discovery Institute — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:12:31 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features an excerpt from a radio interview Casey Luskin did with Sound Rezn's Alex McFarland, where callers questioned Mr. Luskin on what scientific work was being done on intelligent design.

Irreducible Complexity Explained

Discovery Institute — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:35:15 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features an excerpt from a radio interview Casey Luskin did with Sound Rezn's Alex McFarland, explaining what irreducible complexity really entails.

How Supporters of Evolution Encourage Violations of the Establishment Clause

Discovery Institute — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:18:49 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines the double standard advocated by the evolution lobby in public schools. "Either a viewpoint is religious and unconstitutional to advocate as correct or critique as false in public schools, or it's scientific and fair game for both advocacy and critique in public schools," says Luskin. What does this mean for evolution and intelligent design, and what does the case law say? Tune in to find out. This podcast is excerpted from a law review article published in Liberty University Law Review. The article, "Zeal for Darwin's House Consumes Them: How Supporters of Evolution Encourage Violations of the Establishment Clause," is available here.

Atheist Philosopher of Physics Bradley Monton on Intelligent Design Debate, Part One

Discovery Institute — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:33:36 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features part one of Casey Luskin's interview with atheist philosopher of physics Bradley Monton, author of Seeking God in Science: An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design. Prof. Monton has a unique perspective of the debate over intelligent design as an atheist who is trying to elevate the debate.

Zeal for Darwin's House Consumes Them

Discovery Institute — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:43:09 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines how, contrary to the stereotype, it's actually the supporters of evolution who encourage violations of the First Amendment's Establishment Clause. This podcast is excerpted from a law review article published in Liberty University Law Review. The article, "Zeal for Darwin's House Consumes Them: How Supporters of Evolution Encourage Violations of the Establishment Clause," is available here.

10 Books Every Conservative Must Read

Discovery Institute — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:54:35 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Jay Richards interviews Discovery Institute Senior Fellow Benjamin Wiker on his latest book, 10 Books Every Conservative Must Read: Plus Four Not to Miss and One Impostor. Listen in as they examine the role of materialism in politics, particularly in C. S. Lewis's prophetic book, The Abolition of Man, and Wiker explains how moral argument has been replaced by technological manipulation of human nature.

Is "Ardi" All Washed Up?

Discovery Institute — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:26:59 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines the rise and fall of "Ardi," the once-purported "oldest human ancestor." What happens to a once "missing link" when the hype wears off? Listen in and find out.

Has Craig Venter Produced Artificial Life?

Discovery Institute — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:48:26 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines the overblown claims of Craig Venter, who announced earlier this year that he had produced artificial life, "the stuff of dreams and nightmares." Listen in for a cool-headed analysis of what Venter and his team really accomplished.

Michael Shermer's Conflicted Message

Discovery Institute — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:15:18 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin takes a look at Michael Shermer's conflicted message on science, intelligent design, and evolution.

The Cambrian Explosion Just Got More Explosive

Discovery Institute — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:49:02 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin reports on the latest fossil finds showing evidence for Cephalopods appearing "in the geological blink of an eye." What does this mean for Darwinian evolution? Tune in and find out.

William Dembski's Advice for Young Intelligent Design Scientists

Discovery Institute — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:53:28 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Anika Smith interviews mathematician and philosopher William Dembski on a break from teaching at Discovery Institute's Summer Seminars on Intelligent Design. Listen in as Dr. Dembski shares his advice for young scientists interested in ID and the hope he has for the future of intelligent design.

The Best Way to Teach Evolution: Treat It Like Science

Discovery Institute — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:48:05 GMT
What's the best way to teach evolution? On this episode of ID the Future, Rob Crowther interviews Casey Luskin about his recent article, "The Constitutionality and Pedagogical Benefits of Teaching Evolution Scientifically," published in the University of St. Thomas Journal of Law & Public Policy. Luskin shares from his research of the problems facing American science education -- how students not inspired to pursue science and not taught how to think like scientists -- and the solution of inquiry-based science education. How does critical analysis of evolution promote scientific thinking? And what does the law say about teaching critiques of Darwin's theory? Tune in to find out. You can read more about Mr. Luskin's law review article here.

Caroline Crocker Explains the Need for Scientific Integrity

Discovery Institute — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:23:48 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Caroline Crocker is interviewed by Casey Luskin about the principles of academic freedom in education. Listen in as Dr. Crocker shares from her experience in the classroom at George Mason University and how all the problems she navigated there had a common thread: the lack of integrity in science. Caroline Crocker is the author of the newly released book, Free To Think: Why Scientific Integrity Matters and president of the American Institute for Technology and Science Education (AITSE).

The Real Story of How Caroline Crocker Was Expelled from George Mason University

Discovery Institute — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:36:30 GMT
Are scientists free to think and follow the evidence wherever it leads? On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Caroline Crocker, president of the American Institute for Technology and Science Education and author of Free to Think: Why Scientific Integrity Matters. Dr. Crocker was famously expelled from her job at George Mason University. Listen in as she shares stories about her inspiring student and reveals details in her case for the first time. For more information on Dr. Crocker's case, visit NCSE Exposed.

Evidence for Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:26:24 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin responds to emails from students who want to know the scientific evidence for intelligent design. What do we really mean when we say that evolution is a scientific theory? Is there a positive case to be made for ID? Listen in and find out. For more information, check out The Positive Case for Design.

Special Video Podcast: Biological Information and the Origin of Life featuring Dr. Stephen Meyer

Discovery Institute — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:23:30 GMT

On this special video episode of ID The Future, Dr. Stephen Meyer answers the question: What is the key thing that needs to be explained in origin of life research? According to Meyer it is all about biological information. Watch other videos about intelligent design featuring Dr. Meyer: Stephen Meyer on What Intelligent Design Is Is Intelligent Design Science?

Setting the Record Straight with Caroline Crocker

Discovery Institute — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:48:08 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future Casey Luskin interviews Caroline Crocker, who shares about her experience during the filming of "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed" and how she first became interested in the debate over origins. What was it like for Dr. Crocker when she was expelled for questioning Darwinian evolution (and having Ben Stein write the Foreword for her new book, Free to Think)? Listen in and find out. For more information on Dr. Crocker's story, be sure to check out the new website for her book, www.freetothinknow.com.

The Design Argument Is Unrefuted: Stephen Meyer Responds to Critics In Signature in the Cell, Part 4

Discovery Institute — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:46:50 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, philosopher of science Stephen C. Meyer responds to critics of intelligent design, such as Richard Dawkins and his book, The God Delusion. How do critics of ID miss the point, and what are the questions they should be asking about intelligent design? Listen in to find out, and check out Dr. Meyer's book, Signature in the Cell, where Dr. Meyer goes into more detail. Click here for Part 1 of this series. Click here for Part 2 of this series. Click here for Part 3 of this series.

DNA Evidence for Design: Stephen C. Meyer and Signature in the Cell, Part 3

Discovery Institute — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:20:52 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future CSC Director Stephen C. Meyer explains the problem that information presents to origin of life researchers within a naturalistic paradigm. Information within the cell presents a daunting challenge to Darwin’s theory -- and provides significant evidence for a signature of a designing intelligence, as Meyer explains in his new book. Listen in and check out Dr. Meyer's book, Signature in the Cell (now available in paperback), which shares the depth of Dr. Meyer's research into the origin of information and the digital code in DNA. Click here for Part 1 of this series. Click here for Part 2 of this series.

Delving Into Science at Cambridge: Stephen C. Meyer and Signature in the Cell, Part 2

Discovery Institute — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:25:22 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future philosopher of science Stephen C. Meyer continues the story of how he became involved in intelligent design, sharing some of what he studied while at Cambridge University. What methods do scientists use to study biological origins? Is there a distinctive method of historical scientific inquiry? Meyer set off to investigate not only the history of scientific ideas about the origin of life, but also questions about the definition of science and about how scientists study and reason about ancient events in the past. Listen in to learn, and check out Dr. Meyer's book, Signature in the Cell, which tells more of the story, the culmination of over 20 years of study and research on the origins of life. SITC is now available in paperback at Amazon.com and through bookstores everywhere. Click here for Part 1 of this series.

The Making of an Intelligent Design Theorist: Stephen C. Meyer and the Origin of Life

Discovery Institute — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:01:41 GMT

This episode of ID the Future tells the story of how philosopher of science Stephen C. Meyer first began his quest for the origin of life. How did one of the architects of the intelligent design movement move from the oilfields of Texas to the study halls of Cambridge to pursue the mystery of where biological information originated? Listen in and find out. His bestselling book, Signature in the Cell, now available in paperback, tells the rest of the story, the culmination of over 20 years of study and research on the origins of life. Click here to watch a short video of Dr. Meyer explaining his definition of intelligent design as used in Signature In The Cell,/i>.

Advancing Understanding of Intelligent Design in the Spanish Speaking Community Worldwide

Discovery Institute — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:39:12 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future Podcast an interview with Mario Lopez, founder of the Organización Internacional para el Avance Científico del Diseño Inteligente (OIACDI), a group dedicated to promoting awareness about intelligent design (ID) to the Spanish speaking community. Lopez explains that a large part of OIACDI’s goal is to network with Spanish-speaking scientists, assisting them in making contributions to ID research and thinking

Matter and the Mind: Part Three With UK Darwin-Doubter James Le Fanu

Discovery Institute — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:22:13 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features the third and final part of Casey Luskin's interview with James Le Fanu, author of Why Us?: How Science Rediscovered the Mystery of Ourselves, which discusses the problems for the materialist account of the human mind. How do we get from the electrochemical activity of the brain to the richness of the human mind? Listen in as Dr. LeFanu summarizes the five things that material science can’t tell us about the non-material mind. Listen to part one of the interview here. Listen to part two of the interview here. To learn more about Dr. Le Fanu, visit his website here or read a review of his book at Evolution News & Views.

Is Intelligent Design Bad Theology?

Discovery Institute — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:08:28 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Anika Smith interviews Discovery Institute Senior Fellow Jay Richards about the bizarre claim made by certain atheists that intelligent design is bad theology. Read Dr. Richards' "Is Intelligent Design Bad Theology?" here.

Intelligent Design Uncensored

Discovery Institute — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:21:26 GMT
In this episode of ID the Future, Jay Richards interviews Jonathan Witt about Witt’s new book, co-authored with William Dembski, titled Intelligent Design Uncensored. What is ID? Why is it controversial? This book breaks down the science of intelligent design into easy to understand terms and looks at other key cultural questions. Read a full review of the book here. In addition to discussing the book itself, Richards and Witt reveal autobiographical details of how they got involved with intelligent design.

Rediscovering the Mystery of Ourselves: Part Two With Science Writer James LeFanu

Discovery Institute — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:57:04 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features part two of Casey Luskin's interview with James LeFanu, author of Why Us?: How Science Rediscovered the Mystery of Ourselves. According to Dr. LeFanu, one of the problems with Darwin’s theory and where it stands today is that it presupposes that the argument is closed, draining interest and fascination from the question of our origins. Dr. LeFanu discusses the problems with the Darwinian explanation for the evolution of the eye and how the development of genetics has brought our attention to the deep inscrutability of the nature of genetic structures and the origin of life. Can natural selection acting on random mutations account for these features? Listen in as Dr. LeFanu explains how science is on the cusp of this intriguing moment, rediscovering the mystery of ourselves. Listen to part one of the interview here. To learn more about Dr. LeFanu, visit his website here or read a recent review of his book at Evolution News & Views.

Attorney Peter Lepiscopo Discusses Details of the California Science Open Records Lawsuit

Discovery Institute — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:16:43 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews attorney Peter Lepiscopo of Lepiscopo & Morrow who represented Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture in its successful lawsuit to obtain records that the California Science Center had previously sought to conceal regarding its cancellation of the screening of a pro-intelligent design film last year. The Science Center continues to "deny any and all liability relating to the claims," according to the settlement agreement. However, it agreed to pay Discovery Institute’s legal fees and to surrender more than a thousand pages of documents it had been withholding since they were requested under the California Public Records Act last year. Luskin and Lepiscopo discuss the case, and what if any impact it will have on other academic freedom cases currently in the courts.

California Science Center to Pay Attorneys' Fees and Settle Open Records Lawsuit

Discovery Institute — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:18:39 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features a special news alert for our listeners regarding the open records lawsuit filed by Discovery Institute against the California Science Center. The California Science Center has agreed to settle a lawsuit with the pro-intelligent design Discovery Institute and release records that it previously sought to conceal regarding its cancellation of the screening of a pro-intelligent design film last year. Click here for the history of the California Science Center controversy, and stay tuned to Evolution News & Views for continuing updates as the story develops.

Darwin Doubting in the UK: Columnist, Doctor and Author James Le Fanu

Discovery Institute — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:07:51 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features part one of Casey Luskin's interview with James Le Fanu, author of Why Us?: How Science Rediscovered the Mystery of Ourselves. Dr. Le Fanu shares his perspective as someone who straddles two worlds, encountering science on a micro level in his practice as a medical doctor, and reflecting on the broader aspects of science and medicine as an author and columnist for the UK's Daily Telegraph. Dr. Le Fanu explains why he doubts the too-simplistic Darwinian account, where the "façade of knowing" is daily challenged by the inescapable complexity of life. Dr. Le Fanu is also a recent guest-blogger at Evolution News & Views. Click here to read his article, "The Façade of Knowing."

Has Craig Venter Produced Artificial Life?

Discovery Institute — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:48:17 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features an excerpt from an interview on the Albert Mohler program featuring CSC Director Stephen Meyer, author of the recent book, Signature in the Cell. Was there intelligent design in the recent experiments on artificial life? Listen in as Meyer discusses the science behind the latest headlines. For more information, read Jonathan Wells' article at Evolution News & Views.

Feathered Dinosaurs or Flightless Birds?

Discovery Institute — Fri, 28 May 2010 23:39:28 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines the latest fossil evidence of so-called feathered dinosaur fossil. While the mainstream media trumpets these finds as conclusive evidence in the case for evolution, Luskin explores whether the “feathered dinos” might actually be secondarily flightless birds. Have Darwinists interpreted the evidence to fit the data, or to fit their evolutionary paradigm? Listen in and find out. For more information on today’s topic, click here.

Steve Matheson's Spell-Checking Gotcha Game

Discovery Institute — Wed, 26 May 2010 21:36:14 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin responds to Calvin College biology professor Steve Matheson's critique of Signature in the Cell. What would you get if you crossed a snarky pro-evolution blog like Panda’s Thumb with a passionate defender of theistic evolution? You might get Steve Matheson's critique of Stephen Meyer’s book. Listen in as Luskin explains how Matheson's frequent personal attacks on Meyer, mixed with exposés of occasional typos and the possible discovery of one minor error, make for a weak argument against intelligent design. You can read Casey Luskin's entire response to Steve Matheson in Signature of Controversy, the free digital book you can download here.

Signature of Controversy: New Book Responds to Stephen Meyer's Critics

Discovery Institute — Mon, 24 May 2010 22:34:12 GMT
Critics of intelligent design often try to dismiss the theory as not worth addressing, as a question already settled, even as being too boring to countenance. Then they spend an amazing amount of energy trying to refute it. On this episode of ID the Future, Anika Smith interviews David Klinghoffer, editor of the new digital book Signature of Controversy: Responses to Critics of Signature in the Cell. Listen in as Klinghoffer examines the responses of these various critics in this new volume, available as a free digital book. Click here to download the new book, featuring essays by David Berklinski, David Klinghoffer, Casey Luskin, Stephen C. Meyer, Paul Nelson, Jay Richards, and Richard Sternberg.

Stephen Meyer Has Even His Critics Agreeing: Intelligent Design Makes Sense

Discovery Institute — Thu, 20 May 2010 01:08:39 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features the recent interaction between Stephen Meyer and one of his critics, Steve Matheson, who were recently at Biola University to discuss Dr. Meyer's book, Signature in the Cell. At one point in the exchange, Dr. Matheson, a theistic evolutionist, explains why he does not come to the same conclusions Dr. Meyer does. Click here for a short transcript of the exchange. To watch the full event, visit the Biola website here.

Paul Nelson on the Future of Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Mon, 17 May 2010 23:36:08 GMT
What does the future look like for intelligent design? That’s the question on this episode of ID the Future, where we talk with philosopher of biology Paul Nelson about the hope he has for the scientific challenge to Darwinian evolution and shares his advice for future scientists. If you're interested in keeping up with the intelligent design community, check out BIO-Complexity, the new open-access peer-reviewed journal on intelligent design and origins. For more general information, visit the resource page at IntelligentDesign.org.

Fitness Costs and the Genetic Barriers to Evolution

Discovery Institute — Wed, 12 May 2010 19:15:24 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Scientific Dissent From Darwinism signer, biologist Mauricio Alcocer Ruthling, about the scientific problems with evolution. Dr. Alcocer Ruthling received his Ph.D. in plant science from the University of Idaho and is now Director of Graduate Studies at the Universidad Autónoma in Guadalajara, Mexico. Dr. Alcocer Ruthling has studied the importance of fitness costs to the use of herbicides and explains why fitness costs demonstrate the existence of genetic barriers to evolution.

Testing Evolution in the Lab With Biologic Institute's Ann Gauger

Discovery Institute — Mon, 10 May 2010 22:24:13 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, CSC Director of Research Jay Richards interviews Ann Gauger, senior research scientist at Biologic Institute, on a new article she and Dr. Ralph Seelke have in the peer-reviewed journal BIO-Complexity. Working with her co-authors, Dr. Gauger experimentally tested two-step adaptive paths that should have been within easy reach for bacterial populations. Listen in and learn what Dr. Gauger was surprised to find as she discusses the implications of these experiments for Darwinian evolution. Dr. Gauger's paper, "Reductive Evolution Can Prevent Populations from Taking Simple Adaptive Paths to High Fitness," is available here.

New Research Shows Humans Closer to Neanderthals Than Chimpanzees

Discovery Institute — Wed, 05 May 2010 23:10:27 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin reports on interesting new genetic research which shows that our ancestral tree may not be quite what you think. This research, published in the science journal Nature over the past few months, shows a much greater genetic distance between humans and chimps than previously thought. Intriguingly, it also reveals a closer relationship between humans and Neanderthals. Listen in for the full story.

ID The Future: Deceptive ACLU Definitions of Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:42:14 GMT
On this episode of ID The Future, the CSC's Casey Luskin discusses the ACLU's hsitory of misrepresenting intelligent design, and promulgating deceptive definitions of the theory. For an accurate definition and explanation of what intelligent design is, visit Intelligentdesign.org.

ID The Future: Coppedge Meets Kafka

Discovery Institute — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:47:30 GMT

This episode of ID the Future features a special commentary from Discovery Institute’s David Klinghoffer about Jet Propulsion Laboratory employee David Coppedge’s discrimination lawsuit against his employers. Coppedge is suing his employers for discrimination after being demoted for talking about intelligent design on the job. To keep up with breaking news about intelligent design and academic freedom be sure to visit the Evolution News & Views blog everyday at evolutionnews.org.

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Sued for Discriminating Against Intelligent Design Proponent

Discovery Institute — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:29:00 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features a special news alert as NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab has been sued for harassing and demoting David Coppedge, a supporter of intelligent design. Listen in and learn about the latest threat to academic freedom on evolution -- and what you can do to help. For continuing updates as the story develops, stay tuned to Evolution News & Views. Click here for background information on David Coppedge

Free Speech Under Attack at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Discovery Institute — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:19:20 GMT
What happens when an employer tries to punish an employee for their pro-intelligent design views? On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews William J. Becker, Jr., a first amendment attorney in California. Mr. Becker is the attorney for David Coppedge who filed suit this week against NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The lawsuit claims that supervisors at JPL illegally harassed and demoted Mr. Coppedge, a high-level computer system administrator and Team Lead on the Cassini Mission to Saturn project, for expressing support of intelligent design to co-workers. Listen in and learn about the religious discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful demotion David Coppedge suffered, and stay tuned to Evolution News & Views for continuing updates on this story. Coppedge Lawsuit Announcement Coppedge Background

Dr. Charles Garner on Chirality and Origin of Life Research

Discovery Institute — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:21:16 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Baylor University chemistry professor Dr. Charles Garner, who explains his research in chemistry and its bearing on origin of life research. Listen in as Dr. Garner explains the chirality of molecules and the importance of homochirality to origin of life research.

When It's Wise to Question the Scientific Consensus

Discovery Institute — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:52:14 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Anika Smith interviews CSC Research Director Jay Richards about when it's wise to doubt a "scientific consensus." With growing skepticism on issues where the public is told that scientific consensus exists — most notably Darwinian evolution, but also climate change. How can we tell if the consensus is based on social pressure or on scientific evidence? Listen in, and be sure to read Dr. Richards' article at The American here. For more articles from Dr. Richards, visit Evolution News & Views and The American.

Where Dover Was Wrong: A Detailed Look at the Errors of the Infamous Kitzmiller Decision

Discovery Institute — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:47:13 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future we’re featuring an excerpt from a talk given by Casey Luskin at the 2010 Academic Freedom Day celebration at the University of Arkansas. In this final clip, Luskin explains the problems of the infamous Kitzmiller v. Dover ruling and the advocacy of the judge’s decision, which was riddled with errors and mistakes.

Why We Need Academic Freedom for Intelligent Design Proponents

Discovery Institute — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:49:42 GMT
Are there really threats to academic freedom in America? On this episode of ID the Future we're featuring an excerpt from a talk given by Casey Luskin at the 2010 Academic Freedom Day celebration at the University of Arkansas. In this third clip, Luskin explains that the persecution stories in the movie Expelled were just the tip of the iceberg. He gives additional examples of pro-ID students, scientists, and faculty who have experienced persecution due to their support for intelligent design. Listen in as Luskin explains why many critics don’t believe in academic freedom in America.

Intelligent Design Predictions for the Fossil Record and "Junk" DNA

Discovery Institute — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:56:42 GMT
What does the fossil record tell us about intelligent design? And what does intelligent design predict when it comes to "junk"-DNA? On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin explores more of intelligent design’s testable predictions in a recent talk he gave at the University of Arkansas.

Reading Wesley Smith: Why the Darwin Debate Matters

Discovery Institute — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:47:31 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, CSC's David Klinghoffer reviews the new book by Discovery Institute Senior Fellow Wesley J. Smith, A Rat Is a Pig Is a Dog Is a Boy, explaining why the Darwin debate matters so urgently and taking an important look at the animal rights movement. Listeners in the Seattle area are invited join us this week at Discovery Institute's office, where Wesley Smith will be visiting to talk about his news book on Thursday, March 18. Click here for more information.

The Positive Case for Intelligent Design and Why It’s Being Expelled from Academia

Discovery Institute — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:00:57 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future we’re featuring an excerpt from an Academic Freedom Day talk given by Casey Luskin at the University of Arkansas. The talk is titled “The Positive Case for Intelligent Design and Why It’s Being Expelled from Academia,” and in this first of two parts, Luskin gives two positive, testable predictions of ID that are confirmed by the empirical data.

Darwin as the Pinball Wizard: Talking Probability with Robert Marks

Discovery Institute — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:58:02 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Dr. Robert J. Marks, who recently published two papers with William Dembski and another paper published with Dr. Dembski and graduate student Winston Ewert. This is Dr. Marks' first IDTF interview since Baylor University shut down his pro-ID website, now available at a third-party website, EvoInfo.org. Listen in as Dr. Marks discusses his research on probability and the problems it poses for Darwin's theory.

Graduate Student Challenges Avida in Scientific Paper

Discovery Institute — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:44:24 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interview Winston Ewert, a graduate student in computer science at Baylor University who recently co-authored a paper titled, "Evolutionary Synthesis of Nand Logic: Dissecting a Digital Organism," in Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics. Ewert shares how reading Richard Dawkins led him to his current research in evolutionary computation and his criticisms of the Avida Simulation. Listen in as Ewert explains the scientific research behind his paper, and find out why intelligent design is attracting the interest of graduate students. For more on intelligent design research, visit The Evolutionary Informatics Lab and Biologic Institute.

Discovery Institute Announces the 2010 Summer Seminars on Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:56:13 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features a special announcement from Discovery Institute announcing the 2010 Summer Seminars on Intelligent Design. Discovery Institute has two intensive summer seminars on intelligent design, science, and culture from July 9-17, 2010 in Seattle. The first seminar is for students in the natural sciences and philosophy of science; the second seminar is for students in the social sciences and humanities (including politics, law, journalism, and theology). These seminars are designed for highly-motivated college students who seek a deeper understanding of science and its implications for society. The seminar focusing on ID in the natural sciences will explore the scientific issues in greater technical detail and the seminar on ID in the social sciences and humanities will give more in-depth attention to the social impact of science. This year’s seminar will feature Michael Behe, Douglas Axe, Stephen Meyer, Jay Richards, and many other leading lights in the intelligent design community. Discovery Institute will pay expenses for students who are accepted into this special program (travel, lodging, meals, books and other course materials). Applications will be accepted until April 16, 2010, but earlier applications may receive priority consideration. Click here for more information.

A Mathematician Dissents From Darwin

Discovery Institute — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:27:18 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Granville Sewell about how he came to be a Darwin skeptic and why a mathematician's view of neo-Darwinian evolution matters. Listen in as Dr. Sewell shares his views and gives advice to students who doubt Darwinism. Dr. Sewell's new book, In the Beginning: And Other Essays on Intelligent Design, is published by Discovery Institute Press. Granville Sewell is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Texas El Paso. He completed his PhD in Mathematics at Purdue University and has worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Purdue University, the University of Texas Center for High Performance Computing (Austin), and Texas A&M University. He also spent one semester teaching at Universidad Nacional de Tucuman in Argentina on a Fullbright Scholarship. Dr. Sewell has written three books on numerical analysis, and is the author of a widely-used finite element computer program.

Mathematician Granville Sewell on Common Design

Discovery Institute — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:17:00 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, pro-ID mathematician Granville Sewell explains his views on common design and how the second law of thermodynamics challenges materialism. Listen in as Sewell and Luskin explore an expanse of important topics, such as the origin of human consciousness, scientism, education policy, and the problem of evil. Dr. Sewell's new book, In the Beginning: And Other Essays on Intelligent Design, is published by Discovery Institute Press.

Granville Sewell on Cosmic Origins and Mathematics' Connection to the Sciences

Discovery Institute — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:41:56 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews mathematician Granville Sewell on the multiverse hypothesis, the fine tuning of the laws of physics, and the connections between mathematics and the sciences. Dr. Sewell's new book, In the Beginning: And Other Essays on Intelligent Design, is published by Discovery Institute Press. Granville Sewell is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Texas El Paso. He completed his PhD in Mathematics at Purdue University and has worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Purdue University, the University of Texas Center for High Performance Computing (Austin), and Texas A&M University. He also spent one semester teaching at Universidad Nacional de Tucuman in Argentina on a Fullbright Scholarship. Dr. Sewell has written three books on numerical analysis, and is the author of a widely-used finite element computer program.

Special Academic Freedom Day Update on California Science Center Lawsuits

Discovery Institute — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:14:41 GMT
On this special Academic Freedom Day edition of ID the Future, Casey Luskin provides an update on the ongoing lawsuits filed against California Science Center for First Amendment violations and the illegal cover-up to hide the truth about their censorship of the pro-ID film, Darwin's Dilemma. Listen in to hear the latest, along with the origins of Academic Freedom Day.

Academic Freedom Success Stories From 2009

Discovery Institute — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:29:34 GMT
This episode of ID the Future continues our series of podcasts for Academic Freedom Week, where we take a look back over the academic freedom stories in the media last year and look ahead to the current struggles for academic freedom in the debate over evolution and intelligent design. Today's interview features ARN Executive Director Dennis Wagner, who discusses with Casey Luskin the recent successes in the battle to protect academic freedom in evolution education, especially in the states of Texas and Louisiana. Click here for the Top 10 Darwin and Design Media News Stories for 2009.

Academic Freedom and the Media: A Look at the Top Media Stories of 2009 With Dennis Wagner

Discovery Institute — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:02:19 GMT
This episode of ID the Future kicks off a series of podcasts for Academic Freedom Week, where we take a look back over the academic freedom stories in the media last year and look ahead to the current struggles for academic freedom in the debate over evolution and intelligent design. Leading off is today's interview of ARN Executive Director Dennis Wagner, who discusses with Casey Luskin the expelling of Ben Stein from the University of Vermont, the censorship of Michael Behe's Bloggingheads.tv interview, and the lawsuit against the California Science Center over their cancellation of the pro-ID film, Darwin’s Dilemma. Click here for the Top 10 Darwin and Design Media News Stories for 2009.

"A Matter of Dismal Wet Plops": Stephen Meyer Interviews David Berlinski on Darwinism

Discovery Institute — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:54:18 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features a clip from the recent "Signature in the Cell" event in Tampa, FL, featuring Stephen Meyer, Michael Medved, David Berlinski and Tom Woodward. Listen in as Dr. Meyer interviews Dr. Berlinski about the questions that led him to criticize Darwinism.

Deepening Darwin's Dilemma With Jonathan Wells

Discovery Institute — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:30:18 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features biologist and Discovery Institute Senior Fellow Jonathan Wells, who explains why Darwin saw the Cambrian explosion as a serious argument against his theory. Darwin countered it by supposing that fossils of the ancestors of Cambrian animals once existed, but were destroyed. Listen in and learn how the discovery of microscopic and soft-bodied Precambrian fossils makes Darwin’s excuse sound hollow.

Alfred Russel Wallace: Champion of Natural Selection or Intelligent Design?

Discovery Institute — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:43:40 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, CSC's Robert Crowther takes a look at Alfred Russel Wallace, who, along with Darwin, co-presented the theory of natural selection in letters to the Linnean Society of London over 150 years ago. Contrary to Darwin, Wallace actually believed that it was possible to detect design in nature. What would modern Darwin defenders make of Wallace today? Listen in and find out.

Is the Cell Like a Computer?

Discovery Institute — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:37:53 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Dr. Donald Johnson, author of Probability's Nature and Nature's Probability: A Call to Scientific Integrity. As both a chemist and a computer scientist, Dr. Johnson explains how the cell uses programming code, much like a computer, and he elucidates how the information is processed and converted from proteins into DNA. Listen in as Dr. Johnson shares the science of how the cell is like a computer. Donald E. Johnson holds PhDs in Computer & Information Sciences from the University of Minnesota and in Chemistry from Michigan State University. He can be reached at his website, ScienceIntegrity.net.

Moving the Goalpost: How Darwin's Theory Survives

Discovery Institute — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:34:18 GMT
It's easy to win the game when you can move the goalpost. On this episode of ID the Future, biologist and Discovery Institute Senior Fellow Jonathan Wells explains how Darwinism, unlike football, has only one rule: survival of the fittest. The fittest are those who survive, and Darwinists are determined to survive at all costs—even if it means moving the goalpost.

Meyer and Dembski Breakthroughs Top ID Science Stories for 2009

Discovery Institute — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:27:49 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future Casey Luskin interviews Dennis Wagner, executive director of the Access Research Network discussing ARN’s top 5 Darwin and Design science stories for 2009. Listen in to learn how the work of Stephen Meyer and William Dembski topped the list of ID science accomplishments for 2009. For more on ARN's Top Ten, click here.

Biomimetics, Peppered Moths, and Ardi: The Top Ten Darwin and Design Science Stories for 2009

Discovery Institute — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:34:01 GMT
You could call it the year of evolution hype gone bust. On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Dennis Wagner, executive director of the Access Research Network about their Top Ten Darwin and Design Science News Stories for 2009. Listen in to this second installment as they discuss five stories for 2009, including the crumbling icons of evolution, peppered moths, the overhyped fossil, "Ardi," and the positive case for design in the Cambrian explosion. For more on ARN's Top Ten, click here.

Critics Fail in Attempts to Attack Irreducible Complexity: The Top Darwin and Design Science Stories for 2009

Discovery Institute — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:04:50 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Dennis Wagner, executive director of the Access Research Network about their Top Ten Darwin and Design Science News Stories for 2009. Listen in to this first installment as they discuss the five honorable mention stories for 2009, including such topics as the stunning complexity of the cell and failed attempts by critics to attack irreducible complexity in 2009. For more on ARN's Top Ten, click here.

Biomimetics and the Positive Implications for Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:29:28 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin looks at Biomimetics, a new movement in science that adapts designs from nature to solve problems in engineering, materials science, medicine, and other fields. While engineers and other researchers turn to nature for guidance and inspiration in producing human technology, the positive implications for intelligent design grow. Should scientists consider the possibility that biological systems, which outperform human technology, were intelligently designed? Listen in and find out. For more information on Biomimetics, check out Biologic Institute's blog here. For the National Geographic article Luskin cites, click here.

New Peer-Reviewed Paper Demolishes Fallacious Objection to ID

Discovery Institute — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:31:26 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines a new peer-reviewed paper that demolishes a very common and very fallacious objection to intelligent design. That objection? “Aren’t there vast eons of time for evolution?” For more information on this and other peer-reviewed papers relating to intelligent design, visit Evolution News & Views at www.evolutionnews.org.

Academic Freedom Update: California Science Center Engaged in Illegal Cover-Up

Discovery Institute — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:00:29 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features an academic freedom update on the California Science Center's cancellation last October of a screening of a pro-ID film, Darwin's Dilemma, by a private group. How does a government agency try to evade its obligations to the First Amendment? By suppressing information. Listen in to learn about the evidence that the Discovery Institute has uncovered in its lawsuit against the Science Center. For more information and continuing coverage of this story, stay tuned to Evolution News & Views.

200 Years After Darwin -- What Didn't Darwin Know?

Discovery Institute — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:00:51 GMT
This special video episode of ID the Future celebrates Darwin Day with a look back at the man and his theory by three scientists and scholars who join in the scientific dissent from evolution. Biologist Jonathan Wells, author and M.D. Geoffrey Simmons, and molecular biologist Douglas Axe shed light on the problems with Darwin's theory as they share what led each of them to their skepticism. Jonathan Wells first became skeptical of Darwin's mechanism of natural selection, but it was in his studies in embryology that he became skeptical of common ancestry. Dr. Wells takes a historical look at the impact of Darwin's theory and discusses how unnecessary it is for modern science. Geoffrey Simmons, M.D., explains how he became a Darwin skeptic after looking at the evidence and finding the evidence for evolution lacking. And Molecular biologist Douglas Axe from Biologic Institute explains the problems genetic mutations pose for Darwin's theory. Listen in to their stories and appreciate again the scientific evidence against Darwin's theory.

Scientocracy Rules

Discovery Institute — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:44:05 GMT
Welcome to the Scientocracy, where unless you fully accede to the consensus view, then your opinion not only doesn’t matter, it might even be dangerous. On this episode of ID the Future Casey Luskin shows how a recent move to redefine scientific literacy from an understanding of science into wholesale capitulation to the “consensus” damages true scientific literacy — including the right to debate and dissent. Luskin's article appeared in Salvo Magazine's Winter 2009 issue. For more information on Salvo, visit www.salvomag.com.

The Design of Life: What the Evidence of Biological Systems Reveals

Discovery Institute — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:48:50 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin discusses The Design of Life: Discovering Signs of Intelligence in Biological Systems with author Dr. William Dembski. Is design in nature just an "illusion," as Richard Dawkins proclaims? Dembski and co-author Dr. Jonathan Wells show the answer is "no." Biologists have and continue to use the assumption of design successfully, precisely because design in biology is not an illusion but real.

Has the U.S. Supreme Court Sanctioned Critique of Darwinism?

Discovery Institute — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:17:44 GMT
In this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin discusses with Kevin Wirth the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Edwards v. Aguillard case and how the Court sanctioned the legality scientific critiques of evolution in public schools. They also discuss some of the dangerous aspects of the Selman v. Cobb County ruling and how it threatens the political rights of millions of Americans. Tune in as Luskin and Wirth critique and discuss these and other court rulings.

What Do Court Decisions Say About Teaching Evolution?

Discovery Institute — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:14:37 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features Casey Luskin interviewed by Kevin Wirth on the key legal cases involving teachers teaching evolution. What does the case law say about teachers' rights and free speech? Luskin, a lawyer with a science background, published a survey of case law in Hamline University Law Review to help the public understand what the courts have ruled on the topic of teaching origins. This survey of twenty-one cases investigates the question many teacher, parents, and students ask: what is legal when it comes to teaching evolution? Can public schools teach scientific critiques of evolution? What does Discovery Institute recommend for teaching in schools? Find out by downloading the survey of case law here.

Darwinism: The Politically Correct Science

Discovery Institute — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:59:18 GMT
What makes Darwinism politically correct? This episode of ID the Future features Robert Crowther interviewing CSC senior fellow Dr. Jonathan Wells on his book, The Politically Incorrect Guide to Darwinism and Intelligent Design. Dr. Wells explains the peer-pressure involved with Darwin's theory and shares from his studies in 19th century Darwinian controversies and evolutionary development at Yale and UC Berkeley, respectively. Visit the book's website at www.darwinismandid.com.

What's Legal When Teaching Evolution?

Discovery Institute — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:30:54 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features Casey Luskin interviewed by Kevin Wirth on the key legal cases concerning the teaching of origins. Luskin, a lawyer with a science background, published a survey of case law in Hamline University Law Review to help the public understand what the courts have ruled on the topic of teaching origins. This survey of twenty-one cases investigates the question many teacher, parents, and students ask: what is legal when it comes to teaching evolution? Can public schools teach scientific critiques of evolution? What does Discovery Institute recommend for teaching in schools? Listen in and learn. Download the survey of case law here.

Intelligent Design Turns 25

Discovery Institute — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:56:18 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future Casey Luskin interviews Thomas Woodward, who makes the argument that 2009 should be celebrated as the 25th anniversary for intelligent design. Listen in as Dr. Woodward recounts the history of intelligent design and how the movement has changed over the last quarter-century. Thomas Woodward is the author of Doubts About Darwin: A History of Intelligent Design and Darwin Strikes Back: Defending the Science of Intelligent Design.

Discovery Institute Sues California Science Center for Suppressing Public Documents Showing Viewpoint Discrimination Against Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:55:41 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features a special news alert by Casey Luskin. Discovery Institute has filed a lawsuit against the California Science Center for unlawfully refusing to disclose public documents requested by Discovery Institute under the California Public Records Act. For more information and continuing updates as the story develops, tune into Evolution News & Views.

The Evidence for Intelligent Design in Nature

Discovery Institute — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:50:42 GMT
Where do we find evidence of design in Nature? This episode of ID the Future features Casey Luskin at a recent lecture, explaining how information in DNA, molecular machines, and cosmic fine tuning all point to intelligent design.

Doubting Darwin on His Anniversary

Discovery Institute — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:33:38 GMT
As On the Origin of Species hits its 150th anniversary tomorrow and we witness the height of focused media attention on Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution, why do so many remain unconvinced? On this episode of ID the Future, CSC Associate Director John West explains the good reasons people have for rejecting Darwinian evolution, based on both the scientific evidence and the way it purports to overthrow long-cherished ideas about human dignity, morality, and God. Why hasn't Darwin convinced everyone after all these years? Listen in and find out.

The Debate Over Darwin: Stephen Meyer vs. Michael Shermer

Discovery Institute — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:44:36 GMT
What can we learn when we balance the facts and arguments on both sides of each question? This episode of ID the Future features a debate between Stephen Meyer, author of Signature in the Cell, and Michael Shermer, Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine, on Lee Strobel's "Faith Under Fire" program, arguing for and against intelligent design. Of course, both of these men have plenty more to say. In less than two weeks, they will meet again at the prestigious Saban Theater in Beverly Hills to debate intelligent design and evolution, joined by Dr. Richard Sternberg and Dr. Donald Prothero, respectively. The debate is hosted by the American Freedom Alliance and will take place on Monday, November 30, at 7:30pm. For more information and to buy tickets, click here.

The Positive Case for Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:30:13 GMT
What exactly is the positive argument for intelligent design? This episode of ID the Future is taken from a recent lecture on intelligent design given by Casey Luskin. Because of the way the media misrepresents the issue, even those who may be predisposed to support ID don't understand what the theory actually is. Listen in to discover what the scientific theory of intelligent design really entails.

Chris Mooney's War on Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:58:55 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, CSC's Rob Crowther interviews Casey Luskin about his in-depth response to Chris Mooney's The Republican War on Science, correcting fourteen major factual and logical errors in Mooney's chapter on intelligent design. How can Chris Mooney be so wrong on this issue? Listen in and find out. Read the original response to Mooney here.

How David Berlinski Became a Scientific Critic

Discovery Institute — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:45:16 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features David Berslinski on his new book, The Deniable Darwin & Other Essays and the identity he found as a scientific critic and his notorious Commentary essay attacking Darwinian theory. Listen in as Berlinski discusses origin of life research, the essay he considers his best, and the legacy of On the Origins of Species.

The Religious Foundations of Darwinism and the Failure of Naturalism

Discovery Institute — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:20:49 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin continues his interview with Dr. Cornelius Hunter, examining the religious foundations of evolution and the circuitous reasoning behind Naturalism. Listen in as Dr. Hunter explains why Darwinists are wrong when they claim that their theory is testable and falsifiable, and learn about his favorite failed prediction of evolution. For more failed predictions, visit Dr. Hunter's website at DarwinsPredictions.com, and check out his blog at Darwin's God. Cornelius G. Hunter is a graduate of the University of Illinois where he earned a Ph.D. in Biophysics and Computational Biology. He is Adjunct Professor at Biola University and author of the award-winning Darwin’s God: Evolution and the Problem of Evil.

Darwin's Predictions With Cornelius Hunter

Discovery Institute — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:03:23 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Cornelius Hunter is interviewed by Casey Luskin about his website, DarwinsPredictions.com, and his blog, Darwin's God. Listen in as Dr. Hunter examines the evidence of evolution's failure as a theory and answers the objections evolutionists raise to his arguments.

In a Charitable Mood: David Berlinski Reviews Richard Dawkins' The Greatest Show on Earth

Discovery Institute — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:39:58 GMT
How is Richard Dawkins like a squid? Find out on this episode of ID the Future as David Berlinski reviews The Greatest Show on Earth in an interview by Casey Luskin. What does this book recapture for Dawkins, and where does it fail? And how does Darwin's On the Origins of Species fit into all this? Tune in and find out.

The Real Frankenstein: Giovanni Aldini

Discovery Institute — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:28:16 GMT

On this special Halloween edition of ID the Future, John West shares the inspiration for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. In his book, Darwin Day in America, West examines the experiments that Italian scientist Giovanni Aldini conducted on human corpses. His gruesome experiments provided the inspiration for Frankenstein and foreshadowed the rise of a virulent strain of materialism that attempted to use science to reduce human beings to mere matter in motion.

Darwinists Launch Cyber Attack on Intelligent Design Conference Website

Discovery Institute — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:41:47 GMT
Censorship has many forms. In this episode of ID the Future, Anika Smith talks to Shepherd Project Executive Director Craig Smith about how his organization recently became target the of malicious computer hackers in a coordinated attempt to suppress information about an upcoming conference on Darwin and intelligent design in Colorado. Why would Darwinists launch such a brazen attack? Why does intelligent design incite such hostility that its opponents won't countenance even allowing a conversation about it to take place? Listen in and learn how the modern day equivalent of book-burning is being used to suppress information about intelligent design.

David Berlinski and The Deniable Darwin

Discovery Institute — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:23:30 GMT
On today’s episode of ID the Future, mathematician and consummate skeptic David Berlinski shares with Discovery President Bruce Chapman about his award-winning essays from Commentary Magazine and the answers that are unacceptable to the scientific community. The essays first published in Commentary Magazine are now available in The Deniable Darwin & Other Essays, a new book published by Discovery Institute Press, where nothing is exempt from Berlinski’s famous skepticism, excluding neither Darwinism nor intelligent design from his critical eye. The 32 essays included in this volume span fifteen years of wit and insight. Visit the website at www.davidberlinski.org for more information.

A Skeptic's Take on the New Atheists: An Interview With The Devil's Delusion Author David Berlinski

Discovery Institute — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:39:09 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, mathematician and skeptic David Berlinski explains in a conversation with Discovery President Bruce Chapman where he draws the line with the new atheists. There is a clear difference between a thoughtful secular Jew such as Dr. Berlinski and the new atheists such as Richard Dawkins. One is a truly cautious skeptic — the other maintains his dogmatic belief in Science, with a capital S. Nowhere is this illustrated more clearly than in Dr. Berlinski’s book, The Devil's Delusion: Atheism and its Scientific Pretensions, where he examines the issues that science claims to have solved. For more information, and to download a free discussion guide for the book, visit www.devilsdelusion.com.

How Information Theory Is Taking Intelligent Design Mainstream: An Interview With Dr. William Dembski

Discovery Institute — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:08:52 GMT
This episode of ID the Future continues Casey Luskin's interviews Dr. William Dembski on his new peer-reviewed paper, "Conservation of Information in Search: Measuring the Cost of Success," published in IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics A, Systems & Humans. How does this peer-reviewed scientific paper support intelligent design? Listen in as Dr. Dembski shares how his research tests evolutionary theory using information theory and the follow-up paper that he and fellow researcher Dr. Robert Marks are working on. For more information, read the paper at EvoInfo.org.

Information and Clear Accounting in Evolution: An Interview With Dr. William Dembski

Discovery Institute — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:14:01 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future Casey Luskin interviews Dr. William Dembski on his new peer-reviewed paper, "Conservation of Information in Search: Measuring the Cost of Success," published in IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics A, Systems & Humans. Listen in as Dr. Dembski shares how his research provides accounting practices for checking out where the information in evolutionary processes is being inserted and expressed, thus holding evolutionists accountable to the fact that information is coming from an outside source. For more information, read the paper at EvoInfo.org.

Academic Freedom Action Alert

Discovery Institute — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:47:57 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features breaking news that could affect your freedom to present views that dissent from Darwin in a public place. CSC Associate Director John West explains in an interview with Anika Smith. Free speech on evolution is under attack in California, where censors have expelled the intelligent design documentary, Darwin's Dilemma, from the state science center. Make your voice heard and stand up for free speech by e-mailing the California State Science Center at 4info@cscmail.org and calling 323-724-3623 to respectfully urge the Center to allow Darwin's Dilemma to be screened, as they originally agreed. Stay tuned to Evolution News & Views as this story develops.

Abuses of Power in Science: An Interview With Darwin Skeptic David Berlinski

Discovery Institute — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:31:59 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, David Berlinski discusses the abuses of power that can – and often do – occur in the scientific community, and how our tax dollars fund them. Dr Berlinski is author of The Devil’s Delusion: Atheism and Its Scientific Pretensions is now available in paperback from Basic Books. Visit the website at www.devilsdelusion.com for more information and continuing updates from Dr. Berlinski.

Darwin Doubter David Berlinski Explains the Problem of Dissent in Science

Discovery Institute — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:16:41 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Discovery Institute President Bruce Chapman asks David Berlinski how to address the problem of dissent in science. The Devil’s Delusion: Atheism and Its Scientific Pretensions is now available in paperback from Basic Books. Visit the website at www.devilsdelusion.com for more information and continuing updates from Dr. Berlinski.

Darwin Skeptic David Berlinski on Peer-Review and the Scientific Bureaucracy

Discovery Institute — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:32:18 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, David Berlinski explains how peer-review REALLY works in a conversation with Discovery President Bruce Chapman. In addition, David Berlinski has comments on a recent investigation into the NSF at Evolution News & Views today. David Berlinski's book, The Devil's Delusion: Atheism and its Scientific Pretensions is now available in paperback.

"Science is an established church" says skeptic David Berlinski

Discovery Institute — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:10:58 GMT

Discovery Institute President Bruce Chapman talks with David Berlinski about the threatened establishment in science and the history of persecuted minority views, and Berlinski's own view that: “Science is an established church.” David Berlinski's book, The Devil's Delusion: Atheism and its Scientific Pretensions is now available in paperback.

An Atheist Considers the Scientific Arguments for Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:51:18 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future Casey Luskin interviews atheist philosopher Bradley Monton on the scientific arguments for intelligent design and whether or not he finds them compelling, from design in biology to the fine-tuning of the laws of physics, and what he thinks about evolution and intelligent design in public education. Bradley J. Monton, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado, Boulder, is author of the new book, Seeking God in Science: An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design (Broadview Press, 2009). Listen to Part One and Part Two of this series.

Scientific Journals Are Haunted by Intelligent Design: Michael Behe on Irreducible Complexity and PNAS

Discovery Institute — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:49:29 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future Anika Smith interviews Lehigh University professor Michael Behe about irreducible complexity and the way his critics have tried to address his idea... without actually having to address it. What happens when Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences publishes a paper substituting reducible systems to test irreducible complexity? And what does it mean when prestigious journals try to refute your idea... and keep claiming to refute it without allowing you to respond? Listen in and discover what's at the root of all this Darwinian anxiety: the power of an idea. Click here to read Dr. Behe's response to PNAS.

An Atheist Discusses the Scientific Merits of Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:29:59 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, atheist philosopher Bradley Monton defends intelligent design as science, discussing methodological naturalism and the evidential force of ID with Casey Luskin. Listen in as Professor Monton shares how ID-critic Robert Pennock tried to intimidate him (and click here for more of that story). Bradley J. Monton, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado, Boulder, is author of the new book, Seeking God in Science: An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design (Broadview Press, 2009). Listen to Part One of this series.

Discovery Jeopardizes Darwinist Argument Against Cambrian Explosion

Discovery Institute — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:26:43 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin discusses how trails of microorganisms knock down a favorite Darwinist argument against the Cambrian explosion. Listen in as Luskin explains why Darwinists remain stuck — whether they like it or not — with a very explosive Cambrian explosion that isn't the mere artifact of an imperfect fossil record.

Behind the Scenes With Darwin's Dilemma: An Interview With Producer Lad Allen

Discovery Institute — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:34:18 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future Anika Smith interviews Illustra Media producer Lad Allen on the new film out next week, Darwin's Dilemma. As the third film in the intelligent design trilogy from Illustra Media, Darwin's Dilemma represents a capstone for Allen, who traversed the globe to present the story of Darwin's journey to his theory of evolution and the Cambrian Explosion, the nagging problem for Darwin in the fossil record that has become a crisis for evolution today. Listen in as Lad Allen shares with us what it's like to shoot on location in four continents and work with scientists like Simon Conway Morris and Stephen Meyer.

Seeking God in Science: An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:06:19 GMT
In this ID the Future podcast, Casey Luskin interviews Bradley J. Monton, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado, Boulder, about his new book Seeking God in Science: An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design (Broadview Press, 2009). As the book’s title suggests, Monton is an atheist who feels that some intelligent design (ID) arguments hold merit and are worth taking seriously. Listen to this podcast as Monton explains how ID-critics commonly dismiss the theory through fallacious objections that do not address the actual arguments of ID-proponents.

Hitler's Ethic and the Pursuit of Evolutionary Progress in Nazi Policy

Discovery Institute — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:54:02 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Logan Gage interviews historian Richard Weikart on his new book, Hitler’s Ethic: The Nazi Pursuit of Evolutionary Progress, and how Darwinism influenced and inspired much of Nazi ideology. Weikart’s provocative book, out tomorrow, argues that Hitler's immorality was not the result of ignoring or rejecting ethics, but rather came from embracing a coherent -- albeit pernicious -- ethic of improving the human race through "evolutionary progress." Directly inspired by Darwin's theory of evolution, this ethic underlay or influenced almost every major feature of Nazi policy: eugenics (i.e., measures to improved human heredity, including compulsory sterilization), euthanasia, racism, population expansion, offensive warfare, and racial extermination. By embracing this particular brand of ethics, Hitler perpetrated much greater evil than he would have had he been merely opportunistic or amoral.

The First Challenge to Darwin, the Preamble to Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:20:50 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews historian Michael Flannery for the final installment of this series on Alfred Russell Wallace and Flannery's new book, Alfred Russel Wallace's Theory of Intelligent Evolution: How Wallace's World of Life Challenged Darwinism. What was Wallace's theory of intelligent evolution, which Flannery describes as a preamble to intelligent design?
It should strike both ID proponents and critics alike as significant that first intelligent design challenge to Darwinism came in the form of intelligent evolution from the very man who is credited with the co-discovery of natural selection, and he issued this challenge on the basis of the limitations of the principle of utility.
Flannery's research on Alfred Russell Wallace illustrates how this debate is not evolution vs. creation, but Darwinism versus design. Michael Flannery is Professor and Associate Director for Historical Collections at the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has previously published on Alfred Russel Wallace in Forbes Magazine online, and his book is published by Erasmus Press. Click on the links below if you missed the first installments of this series: Part One Part Two Part Three

Double Ph.D. Scientist Calls for Scientific Integrity

Discovery Institute — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:08:27 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews scientist Donald Johnson about his new book, Probability’s Nature and Nature's Probability. Dr. Johnson calls for scientific integrity in the debate over evolution and intelligent design and discusses how information is transmitted in living systems. Donald E. Johnson holds Ph.D.s in Computer & Information Sciences from the University of Minnesota and in Chemistry from Michigan State University. He can be reached at his website, ScienceIntegrity.net.

Intelligent Evolution and Darwin's Rival

Discovery Institute — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:57:20 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin talks with historian Michael Flannery for the third and final installment of this series on Alfred Russell Wallace and Flannery's new book, Alfred Russel Wallace's Theory of Intelligent Evolution: How Wallace's World of Life Challenged Darwinism. Wallace lived a century ago — how is it fair to call Wallace a seminal figure for intelligent design? Listen in as Michael Flannery explains that while we cannot judge Wallace by the standards of today, we should view him as a man who took the latest ideas of science and drew “one fundamental conclusion: that certain features of the universe and of living thing are best explained by an intelligent cause and that an undirected natural selection was inadequate explanation for many key aspects of biological life." Flannery also discusses how Wallace most closely resembles ID theorist Michael Behe in his acceptance of common descent and skepticism that the Darwinian mechanisms of chance and utility are capable of explaining everything in nature. Michael Flannery is Professor and Associate Director for Historical Collections at the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has previously published on Alfred Russel Wallace in Forbes Magazine online, and his book is published by Erasmus Press. Click on the links below if you missed the first installments of this series: Part One Part Two

Doubting Darwin With Double Ph.D Scientist Donald Johnson

Discovery Institute — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:33:49 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Dr. Donald E. Johnson about Johnson’s journey from being an evolutionist to becoming a Darwin-skeptic and proponent of intelligent design. What stands in the way of many scientists accepting ID? Johnson explains the difficulty he faced as the logic of the design argument compelled him to take a more critical look at Darwin's theory. Donald E. Johnson, who holds two Ph.D.s, one Ph.D. in Computer & Information Sciences from the University of Minnesota and another Ph.D. in Chemistry from Michigan State University, is the recent author of the pro-ID book, Probability’s Nature and Nature's Probability.

Francis Collins: Consistent or not?

Discovery Institute — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:58:47 GMT
CSC’s Logan Gage offers an insightful review of new theistic evolutionist Francis Collins’ seminal book, The Language of God, and considers whether or not Collins is consistent in his thinking. Click here for more about Collins' views on evolution and intelligent design.

Episode 338

Discovery Institute — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:54:07 GMT

Historian Explodes Stereotypes About Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:48:15 GMT
This episode of ID the Future has the second installment of Casey Luskin’s interview of Michael A. Flannery, author of Alfred Russel Wallace's Theory of Intelligent Evolution: How Wallace's World of Life Challenged Darwinism (2009). In this podcast, historian Flannery explains how Wallace held views different from Darwin, and thus poses a challenge to modern ID-critics:
“You see, with Wallace they’re faced with a real problem, because with Wallace they’re faced in one individual someone who is non-Christian, non-creationist, a thorough evolutionist, who not only independently discovered natural selection but came to a view of nature imbued with intelligent design. So an unamended Wallace would really force the Darwinists to admit 3 important things. First, it’s absolutely possible to believe in evolution without subscribing to Darwinism. … Second, ID is not nor was it from the beginning creationist. And third, ID was derived from scientific observations more than a hundred years ago, drawn from Alfred Russel Wallace.”
Michael Flannery is Professor and Associate Director for Historical Collections at the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has previously published on Alfred Russel Wallace in Forbes Magazine online, and his book is published by Erasmus Press.

Episode 336

Discovery Institute — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:54:14 GMT

A Dissenter in Darwin's Shadow

Discovery Institute — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:35:17 GMT

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Michael A. Flannery, author of Alfred Russel Wallace's Theory of Intelligent Evolution: How Wallace's World of Life Challenged Darwinism (2009). Flannery’s book is published by Erasmus Press, and it explains how Alfred Russel Wallace, the 19th century naturalist who co-discovered with Charles Darwin the principle of natural selection, not only dissented from key aspects of Darwinism but held certain views that can be classified as intelligent design (ID). Flannery’s book shows that Wallace is a progenitor to modern ID who was neither a Christian nor a creationist, providing a historical disproof of many popular arguments against ID. In this first installment of the interview, Mr. Flannery discusses how Darwin's early training in materialist philosophy influenced his later scientific proposals. Mr. Flannery has previously published on Alfred Russel Wallace in Forbes Magazine online at Alfred Russel Wallace.

Episode 334

Discovery Institute — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:54:22 GMT

DNA, Signature in the Cell, and Francis Collins at the NIH

Discovery Institute — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:36:28 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features an interview with Stephen Meyer on the Sandy Rios show, where he answered questions about DNA, his new book, Signature in the Cell, and the recent appointment of Francis Collins to the NIH. For continuing updates on other interviews and appearances featuring Dr. Meyer, visit SignatureInTheCell.com.

Stephen C. Meyer Tackles the Question That Stumped Darwin

Discovery Institute — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:30:00 GMT
This episode of ID the Future feature CSC director Stephen C. Meyer on the Rick Hamada program, where he addresses the critical question that stumped Darwin: where did the first life come from? Listen in for Steve's answer, and be sure to check out SignatureIntheCell.com for the latest news and media appearances with Dr. Meyer.

Origin of Life Chemistry Shows Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:42:52 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Baylor University chemist Dr. Charles Garner on new findings in origin of life research and the plausibility of the chemical origin of life scenario. Listen in as Dr. Garner shows the speculation and imagination materialists employ to explain the origin of life. For more information, read some of Dr. Garner's comments here at Evolution News & Views.

Darwin's Tree of Life Splinters

Discovery Institute — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:54:52 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin takes a keen-eyed look at Darwin's tree of life and finds that common descent, far from being confirmed by the data, is actually contradicted by it, as New Scientist pointed out in a recent cover story, "Why Darwin was wrong about the tree of life." Listen in to learn how the data is challenging Darwinist assumptions, and check out "A Primer on the Tree of Life" for more information.

Founding Father Thomas Jefferson on Intelligent Design

Discovery Institute — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:04:38 GMT
Critics of intelligent design sometimes claim they are defending the principles of American Founding Father Thomas Jefferson in trying to ban discussions of intelligent design. In the words of one writer, “Thomas Jefferson makes it quite clear that there was not a consensus of support among the authors of the Constitution... to support theological doctrines such as intelligent design.” But would Thomas Jefferson himself agree? In this special July 4th edition of ID the Future, Discovery Institute Senior Fellow John West explores the real views of Jefferson on intelligent design.

The Design Argument Is Unrefuted: Stephen Meyer Responds to Critics With Signature in the Cell

Discovery Institute — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:53:32 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future philosopher of science Stephen C. Meyer responds to critics of intelligent design, such as Richard Dawkins and his book, The God Delusion. How do critics of ID miss the point, and what are the questions they should be asking about intelligent design? Listen in to find out, and check out Dr. Meyer's new book, Signature in the Cell, where Dr. Meyer goes into more detail. Click here for Part 1 of this series. Click here for Part 2 of this series. Click here for Part 3 of this series.

DNA Evidence for Design: Stephen C. Meyer and Signature in the Cell, Part 3

Discovery Institute — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:11:23 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future CSC Director Stephen C. Meyer explains the problem that information presents to origin of life researchers within a naturalistic paradigm. Information within the cell presents a daunting challenge to Darwin’s theory -- and provides significant evidence for a signature of a designing intelligence, as Meyer explains in his new book. Listen in and check out Dr. Meyer's new book, Signature in the Cell, which shares the depth of Dr. Meyer's research into the origin of information and the digital code in DNA. Click here for Part 1 of this series. Click here for Part 2 of this series.

Delving Into Science at Cambridge: Stephen C. Meyer and Signature in the Cell, Part 2

Discovery Institute — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:54:43 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future philosopher of science Stephen C. Meyer continues the story of how he became involved in intelligent design, sharing some of what he studied while at Cambridge University. What methods do scientists use to study biological origins? Is there a distinctive method of historical scientific inquiry? Meyer set off to investigate not only the history of scientific ideas about the origin of life, but also questions about the definition of science and about how scientists study and reason about ancient events in the past. Listen in and learn, and check out Dr. Meyer's new book, Signature in the Cell, which tells more of the story, the culmination of over 20 years of study and research on the origins of life. Click here for Part 1 of this series.

The Making of an ID Theorist: Stephen C. Meyer and the Origin of Life

Discovery Institute — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:34:29 GMT
This episode of ID the Future tells the story of how philosopher of science Stephen C. Meyer first began his quest for the origin of life. How did one of the architects of the intelligent design movement move from the oilfields of Texas to the study halls of Cambridge to pursue the mystery of where biological information originated? Listen in and find out. The new book, Signature in the Cell, tells the rest of the story, the culmination of over 20 years of study and research on the origins of life.

Matter and the Mind: Part Three With UK Darwin-Doubter James LeFanu

Discovery Institute — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:42:40 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features the third and final part of Casey Luskin's interview with James LeFanu, author of Why Us?: How Science Rediscovered the Mystery of Ourselves, which discusses the problems for the materialist account of the human mind. How do we get from the electrochemical activity of the brain to the richness of the human mind? Listen in as Dr. LeFanu summarizes the five things that material science can’t tell us about the non-material mind. Listen to part one of the interview here. Listen to part two of the interview here. To learn more about Dr. LeFanu, visit his website here or read a recent review of his book at Evolution News & Views.

Rediscovering the Mystery of Ourselves: Part Two With Science Writer James LeFanu

Discovery Institute — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:03:43 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features part two of Casey Luskin's interview with James LeFanu, author of Why Us?: How Science Rediscovered the Mystery of Ourselves. According to Dr. LeFanu, one of the problems with Darwin’s theory and where it stands today is that it presupposes that the argument is closed, draining interest and fascination from the question of our origins. Dr. LeFanu discusses the problems with the Darwinian explanation for the evolution of the eye and how the development of genetics has brought our attention to the deep inscrutability of the nature of genetic structures and the origin of life. Can natural selection acting on random mutations account for these features? Listen in as Dr. LeFanu explains how science is on the cusp of this intriguing moment, rediscovering the mystery of ourselves. Listen to part one of the interview here. To learn more about Dr. LeFanu, visit his website here or read a recent review of his book at Evolution News & Views.

Darwin Doubting in the UK: Columnist, Doctor and Author James LeFanu

Discovery Institute — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:14:57 GMT
This episode of ID the Future features part one of Casey Luskin's interview with James LeFanu, author of Why Us?: How Science Rediscovered the Mystery of Ourselves. Dr. LeFanu shares his perspective as someone who straddles two worlds, encountering science on a micro level in his practice as a medical doctor, and reflecting on the broader aspects of science and medicine as an author and columnist for the UK's Daily Telegraph. Dr. LeFanu explains why he doubts the too-simplistic Darwinian account, where the "facade of knowing" is daily challenged by the inescapable complexity of life. To learn more about Dr. LeFanu, visit his website here or read a recent review of his book at Evolution News & Views.

PSSI International Adventures With Darwinists in Spain, Part Two

Discovery Institute — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:16:46 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future Casey Luskin continues his interview with Rich Akin, the founder and CEO of Physicians and Surgeons for Scientific Integrity (PSSI) International. Dr. Akin shares stories from his adventures in Spain, where PSSI International stirred up trouble with Darwinists and caused a tempest that is still raging today. For background information on Dr. Akin's stories, click here.

Physicians and Surgeons for Scientific Integrity, Part One

Discovery Institute — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:05:38 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future Casey Luskin interviews Rich Akin from Physicians and Surgeons for Scientific Integrity, who shares why he founded the organization for Darwin-doubting doctors and the misinformation about his organization on Wikipedia. Listen in as Dr. Akin explains more about PSSI International. If you are a physician or surgeon who dissents from Darwinism, please consider joining PSSI International here.

When Athens Met Jerusalem With John Mark Reynolds

Discovery Institute — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:24:59 GMT
On this episode of ID the Future Logan Gage interviews CSC Fellow John Mark Reynolds, author of the new book, When Athens Met Jerusalem: An Introduction to Classical and Christian Thought, an introduction to classical and Christian thought. Listen in as Dr. Reynolds explains the role that classical and Christian thought played in the development of modern science and examines some of the design thinking of ancient philosophers.