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Stephen Meyer on the Crisis of Trust in Science

Mar 13, 2024

Stephen C. Meyer, a philosopher of science, discusses the crisis of trust in science, the impact of consensus science, and the importance of open scientific debate. Topics include challenging scientific materialism, ethical controversies in stem cell research, and navigating trust issues in science. The discussion also touches on the impact of DEI on science and harmonizing religious beliefs with scientific pursuits.

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Stephen C. Meyer

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Science needs open inquiry and debate to restore public trust.

Different scientific methods offer diverse perspectives and insights.

Peer review should validate accuracy, not enforce ideological consensus.

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Challenging the Dominant Worldview of Scientific Materialism

The podcast features a conversation between bioethicist Wesley J. Smith and philosopher of science Dr. Stephen Meyer, discussing the crisis of trust in modern science. Meyer founded the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture to address the dominance of scientific materialism. He argues that scientific materialism, emphasizing undirected natural processes, has supplanted the theistic worldview that nurtured science in history.

Introduction

3min

Restoring Trust: Science and Society

5min

Challenging Scientific Materialism and Embracing Intelligent Design

24min

Ethical and Scientific Controversy in Stem Cell Research

4min

Navigating Trust Issues in Science

10min

Challenging the Ideological Consensus in Science

22min

The Impact of DEI on Science

5min

Restoring Trust in Science and Harmonizing with Religious Beliefs

3min

Is modern science a search for truth or a search for power? How can we restore public trust in the scientific enterprise? On this ID The Future, we're delighted to share a recent conversation between bioethicist Wesley J. Smith and philosopher of science Dr. Stephen C. Meyer. In an exchange that lasts just over an hour, Smith and Meyer touch on a variety of topics relevant to the public’s view of the scientific enterprise. This interview originally aired on the Humanize podcast.

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