Tag: complex life

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Author
Stephen C. Meyer

Date
February 19, 2025

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, Bayesian logic, Bayesian reasoning, Big Bang, Bryan Callen, complex life, cosmology, Darwinism, Evolution, Intelligent Design, Materialism, mathematics, Michael Shermer, mind-body dualism, mind-body problem, Natural Selection, Neo-Darwinism, origin of life, Return of the God Hypothesis, singularity, skeptic, skepticism, Stephen Meyer}

Faith, Reason, and the Search for Truth: Stephen Meyer and Michael Shermer

_{Stephen C. Meyer

February 19, 2025

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What's the best explanation for the origin of complex life? And while skepticism is healthy, can perpetual skepticism prevent us from moving closer to the truth? On this ID The Future, enjoy the second half of a stimulating conversation between philosopher of science Dr. Stephen Meyer and historian of science and Skeptic Magazine founding editor Michael Shermer. The conversation was hosted by comedian and podcaster Bryan Callen on The Bryan Callen Show. In Part 2, Meyer and Shermer both address where they think complex life comes from. They also discuss the mind-body problem and debate the merits of skepticism. This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation. We're grateful to the producers of The Bryan Callen Show for permission to share this exchange on ID The Future! Read More ›

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Author
Michael Denton

Date
October 9, 2020

Tagged
, anthropic coincidences, atmosphere, blue light, carbon-based life, carbon-dioxide, complex life, cosmic radiation, damaging radiation, electromagnetic spectrum, Encyclopedia Britannica, fine-tuning, fitness of radiant energy, gamma radiation, Lawrence Henderson, main sequence stars, oceans, oxygen, photosynthesis, plankton, radiant energy, seas, sun, sunlight, Usain Bolt, UV radiation, visible light, Water, water vapor}

Michael Denton: Remarkable Coincidences in Photosynthesis

_{Michael Denton

October 9, 2020

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On this episode of ID the Future from the vault, we listen in on a few minutes from a lecture given by Australian biochemist Michael Denton, author of the brand new book The Miracle of the Cell. In this segment, Denton explains the “remarkable set of coincidences” that makes the creation of oxygen through photosynthesis possible. From the specific energy of visible light to the unique properties of water, this degree of fine tuning for life shouts intelligent design.