Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

Should Creationism Be Taught Alongside Evolution? [Ep. 496]

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Jun 4, 2025
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Steve Fuller
Steve Fuller, a respected sociologist of science from the University of Warwick, dives into thought-provoking discussions on the intersection of science and society. He challenges listeners to rethink how societal influences shape scientific knowledge, especially in contentious debates like the teaching of creationism. Fuller emphasizes the need for transparency in scientific communication and the role of philosophers in enriching scientific inquiry. He also explores the legacy of Thomas Kuhn and the importance of adapting higher education to evolving societal demands.
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Kitzmiller and Intelligent Design Context

  • The Kitzmiller v. Dover case illustrates tensions around teaching creationism or intelligent design in U.S. public schools.
  • Steve Fuller explains intelligent design historically stems from attempts to reconcile science with religious assumptions about design.
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Peer Review's Mission Creep

  • Peer review catches errors but often enforces conformity and suppresses innovation through meta judgments.
  • This leads to path dependency, marginalizing new ideas and producing a large portion of unread scientific literature.
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Use AI to Overcome Bias

  • Use generative AI to review all academic literature equally, including marginalized research.
  • This could break path dependency by generating diverse hypotheses ignored by traditional peer review.
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