Episode 109: Genes, Emergence, and Platonism (round table with Sadia and Ivan)
The Theory of Anything
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Exploring Predictions in Evolutionary Biology
This chapter explores the predictive capabilities of evolutionary biology, illustrating how scientific explanations often yield predictions, such as the discovery of the transitional fossil Tiktaalik. The dialogue extends to potential predictions regarding life on other planets, grounded in the principles of descent and common biological composition.
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