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Intelligent Design the Future
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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- Science needs open inquiry and debate to restore public trust.
- Different scientific methods offer diverse perspectives and insights.
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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.
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