

Intelligent Design the Future
Discovery Institute
The ID The Future (IDTF) podcast carries on Discovery Institute's mission of exploring the issues central to evolution and intelligent design. IDTF is a short podcast providing you with the most current news and views on evolution and ID. IDTF delivers brief interviews with key scientists and scholars developing the theory of ID, as well as insightful commentary from Discovery Institute senior fellows and staff on the scientific, educational and legal aspects of the debate. Episode notes and archives available at idthefuture.com.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 41min
Comedian Evan Sayet on the Failure of the Atheist Origin Myth
On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes comedian and author Evan Sayet to the podcast to discuss the failure of the atheist origin myth, his journey from liberalism to conservatism, and the role of humor in the scientific debate. His latest book, Magic Soup, Typing Monkeys, and Horny Aliens From Outer Space, takes a cuttingly humorous approach to dismantling the origin myths promoted by atheists to explain away the evidence for design in life and the universe. Philosopher of science Dr. Stephen Meyer calls Sayet's book “a rambunctious romp...With his trademark humor, Sayet exposes the absurdities of the materialist superstition of our age.” Come for the laughs, stay for the serious scientific discussion!
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May 31, 2024 • 17min
In a Nutshell: Three Great Problems for Evolution
Robert Waltzer, Chair of the department of biology at Belhaven University, discusses three big problems for naturalistic evolutionary theory: irreducible complexity challenging gradual evolution, the intricate mechanisms of oxygen transport in the human body, and the challenges faced by evolutionists in addressing irreducible complexity, common descent, and constructing phylogenetic trees.

May 29, 2024 • 50min
How the Myth of Junk DNA Hindered Science
On this ID The Future, host Eric Anderson and Dr. Casey Luskin unpack the myth of junk DNA and how it has hindered the progress of science.
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May 27, 2024 • 16min
A Reading From The Farm at the Center of the Universe
Is there evidence of purpose in the universe? Or is life just a collection of accidental processes that did not have us in mind? On a weekend visit to his grandparents' farm, Isaac is caught between two very different worldviews. He must choose for himself which makes the most sense. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid reads an excerpt from The Farm at the Center of the Universe, a new young adult novel from astrobiologist Guillermo Gonzalez and author Jonathan Witt.
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May 24, 2024 • 18min
Clarifying Loaded Words in the Debate over Evolution
On this episode of ID the Future from the vault, biologist and professor Robert Waltzer talks with host Andrew McDiarmid about Waltzer’s chapter in Discovery Institute Press volume Evolution and Intelligent Design that clarifies some key terms in the evolution/ID conversation.
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May 22, 2024 • 28min
New Novel Invites Teens to Ponder our Privileged Planet
There's a wealth of books covering the arguments for intelligent design, and yet one type of book has so far been missing - a young adult novel. That changes with the release of The Farm at the Center of the Universe, a new teen novel from astrobiologist Guillermo Gonzalez and author Jonathan Witt, now available from Discovery Institute Press. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid sits down with Gonzalez and Witt to discuss how the book came about and what readers can hope to gain from it.
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May 20, 2024 • 28min
Promoting Design Arguments in Mexico and Beyond
Dr. Brian Miller discusses international interest in intelligent design, his experiences at a science and faith conference in Guadalajara, critiquing Darwinian evolution, exploring biological systems design principles, and advancements in the global reception of intelligent design arguments.

May 17, 2024 • 20min
Bob Marks on Why AI Won’t Destroy the World, or Save It
Computer engineering professor Robert J. Marks discusses the limitations of artificial intelligence, the differences between AI and human comprehension, and the potential risks associated with evolving AI technologies.

May 15, 2024 • 26min
The Humble Origins of the Big Bang Theory
Esteemed cosmologist Jean-Pierre Luminet discusses the real heroes behind the Big Bang Theory, including George Lemaitre, Alexander Friedmann, and George Gamow. He sheds light on the Big Bang model's robustness today and explores the unsung contributions and humility in cosmology, the life and work of a Soviet-American polymath, and the ongoing relevance of the Big Bang theory in exploring space and time.

May 13, 2024 • 32min
The Real Heroes of the Big Bang Revolution
The discovery that the universe had a beginning was one of the most remarkable achievements of 20th century science, sparking a cosmological paradigm shift and a radical new way to understand our world. But the three scientists most responsible for the big bang revolution are largely unknown to the public and underestimated by other scientists in their field. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid begins a conversation with esteemed cosmologist Jean-Pierre Luminet, who sets the record straight on the real heroes of the Big Bang Theory with his new book The Big Bang Revolutionaries, available now from Discovery Institute Press.
This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Look for Part 2 next!
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