Intelligent Design the Future

On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes Kristin Marais and Summer Lile, two passionate instructors from the Discovery Institute Academy, to discuss their high school biology and chemistry courses, uniquely taught from the perspective that nature reflects intelligent design. These courses offer a complete, sequenced curriculum and include readings, handouts, videos, pre-recorded instructor lectures, and hands-on wet labs designed to be done at home. Live classes and one-on-one teacher drop-in sessions are also available. In this exchange, both teachers discuss what students will learn in their class and how intelligent design concepts are integrated throughout course content. Learn more and register at discoveryinstitute.academy. Source

Is your mind more than just your brain? Does the soul actually exist? These questions have been pondered for millennia. What does the latest scientific research suggest? On this ID The Future, renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor begins a conversation with host Andrew McDiarmid about his new book The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon's Case for the Existence of the Soul. Egnor makes a powerful case that our capacity for thought, reason, and free will points to something beyond mere brain function. After defining important terms, Egnor begins exploring the compelling evidence he has gathered across four decades of practice in neurosurgery. Along the way, Dr. Egnor also boldly challenges the Darwinian view of the mind's evolution, arguing that abstract thought and free will are immaterial and could not have arisen through natural selection. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Source

On this episode of ID the Future from the archive, Andrew McDiarmid talks with science historian Michael Keas about pioneering mathematical astronomer Johannes Kepler, based on Keas’s book Unbelievable: 7 Myths About the History and Future of Science and Religion. Kepler studied theology before turning to math and science, and it was his belief in God that guided his extraordinary discoveries. Kepler is one of several great scientists of early modern science whose convictions about God's nature inspired their groundbreaking investigations. Source

On this ID The Future, enjoy the concluding half of a remarkable and candid discussion on the limits of Darwinian evolution and the arguments for intelligent design. The conversation, recorded in 2019, is hosted by Peter Robinson for his program Uncommon Knowledge, and features philosopher of science Dr. Stephen Meyer, mathematician and author Dr. David Berlinski, and Yale Professor of Computer Science Dr. David Gelernter. In Part 2, Stephen Meyer argues there's a "powerful signal of design" in nature. This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation. Source

David Berlinski, a renowned philosopher and mathematician, and Stephen Meyer, a leading philosopher and author, join host Peter Robinson for a riveting discussion. They critically examine Darwinian evolution, questioning its mathematical foundations. The conversation highlights the Cambrian explosion as a challenge to gradual evolutionary theory and delves into the complexities of life's DNA code, arguing against the plausibility of random mutations. They advocate for the intelligent design perspective as a compelling alternative to traditional evolutionary explanations.

On this episode of ID the Future from our archive, Dr. Paul Nelson talks with Dr. Wolf-Ekkehard Lönnig, retired geneticist at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Germany, about randomness in natural selection and why randomness is such a controversial topic. Source

Wolf-Eckehard Lönnig, a retired geneticist and a pioneer in intelligent design, delves into the fascinating anatomy of the giant panda. He discusses the extraordinary adaptation of the panda’s thumb, which aids in grasping bamboo and challenges traditional evolutionary frameworks. Lönnig critiques neo-Darwinism, emphasizing the genetic adaptations unique to pandas, and presents arguments advocating for intelligent design as a more plausible explanation for their distinct features.

Retired geneticist Dr. Wolf-Ekkehard Lönnig, known for his critiques of Darwinian theory, delves into the fascinating debate surrounding the giant panda's thumb. He challenges the notion of evolutionary imperfections, arguing instead for intelligent design. The discussion highlights the unique anatomical features of the panda’s paw and questions natural selection’s role in its development. Lönnig also explores the contradictions within evolutionary theory, using the panda's dexterity as a compelling case for engineered elegance in biology.

In this episode, John West, a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute and author of "Darwin Day in America," explores the corrosive effects of Darwinism on Western culture. He discusses how Darwinian concepts have led to moral relativism, impacting marriage and sexuality. West critiques its implications on spirituality and religious belief, emphasizing the questioning of Darwinism within the scientific community. However, he ends on a hopeful note, highlighting emerging evidence of intelligent design and the potential for a renewed appreciation of purpose in science.

On this ID The Future, science writer David Klinghoffer reads from his new book Plato’s Revenge: The New Science of the Immaterial Genome, now available from Discovery Institute Press. This is a compact book, but it’s the story of a very big idea, and one that has the potential to usher in the next great revolution in biology. Source