Intelligent Design the Future http://www.idthefuture.com/ Exploring issues central to the case for intelligent design, from the Big Bang to the bacterial flagellum and beyond. en Copyright 2010 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:25:12 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=5.02 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss How Supporters of Evolution Encourage Violations of the Establishment Clause play_button.gif Click here to listen.

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines the double standard advocated by the evolution lobby in public schools. "Either a viewpoint is religious and unconstitutional to advocate as correct or critique as false in public schools, or it's scientific and fair game for both advocacy and critique in public schools," says Luskin.

What does this mean for evolution and intelligent design, and what does the case law say? Tune in to find out.

This podcast is excerpted from a law review article published in Liberty University Law Review. The article, "Zeal for Darwin's House Consumes Them: How Supporters of Evolution Encourage Violations of the Establishment Clause," is available here.

]]> http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/09/how_supporters_of_evolution_en.html http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/09/how_supporters_of_evolution_en.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:25:12 -0800 Atheist Philosopher of Physics Bradley Monton on Intelligent Design Debate, Part One play_button.gif Click here to listen.

This episode of ID the Future features part one of Casey Luskin's interview with atheist philosopher of physics Bradley Monton, author of Seeking God in Science: An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design. Prof. Monton has a unique perspective of the debate over intelligent design as an atheist who is trying to elevate the debate.

]]> http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/08/atheist_philosopher_of_physics_5.html http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/08/atheist_philosopher_of_physics_5.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:28:29 -0800 Zeal for Darwin's House Consumes Them play_button.gif Click here to listen.


On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines how, contrary to the stereotype, it's actually the supporters of evolution who encourage violations of the First Amendment's Establishment Clause.

This podcast is excerpted from a law review article published in Liberty University Law Review. The article, "Zeal for Darwin's House Consumes Them: How Supporters of Evolution Encourage Violations of the Establishment Clause," is available here.

]]> http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/08/zeal_for_darwins_house_consume.html http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/08/zeal_for_darwins_house_consume.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:41:54 -0800 10 Books Every Conservative Must Read play_button.gif Click here to listen.

On this episode of ID the Future, Jay Richards interviews Discovery Institute Senior Fellow Benjamin Wiker on his latest book, 10 Books Every Conservative Must Read: Plus Four Not to Miss and One Impostor. Listen in as they examine the role of materialism in politics, particularly in C. S. Lewis's prophetic book, The Abolition of Man, and Wiker explains how moral argument has been replaced by technological manipulation of human nature.

]]> http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/08/10_books_every_conservative_mu.html http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/08/10_books_every_conservative_mu.html Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:52:51 -0800 Is "Ardi" All Washed Up? play_button.gif Click here to listen.

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines the rise and fall of "Ardi," the once-purported "oldest human ancestor." What happens to a once "missing link" when the hype wears off? Listen in and find out.

]]> http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/08/is_ardi_all_washed_up.html http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/08/is_ardi_all_washed_up.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:10:02 -0800 Has Craig Venter Produced Artificial Life? play_button.gif Click here to listen.

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin examines the overblown claims of Craig Venter, who announced earlier this year that he had produced artificial life, "the stuff of dreams and nightmares." Listen in for a cool-headed analysis of what Venter and his team really accomplished.

]]> http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/08/has_craig_venter_produced_arti_1.html http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/08/has_craig_venter_produced_arti_1.html Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:49:42 -0800 Michael Shermer's Conflicted Message play_button.gif Click here to listen.

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin takes a look at Michael Shermer's conflicted message on science, intelligent design, and evolution.

]]> http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/08/michael_shermers_conflicted_me.html http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/08/michael_shermers_conflicted_me.html Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:13:16 -0800 The Cambrian Explosion Just Got More Explosive play_button.gif Click here to listen.

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin reports on the latest fossil finds showing evidence for Cephalopods appearing "in the geological blink of an eye." What does this mean for Darwinian evolution? Tune in and find out.

]]> http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/08/the_cambrian_explosion_just_go.html http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/08/the_cambrian_explosion_just_go.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:52:18 -0800 William Dembski's Advice for Young Intelligent Design Scientists play_button.gif Click here to listen.

On this episode of ID the Future, Anika Smith interviews mathematician and philosopher William Dembski on a break from teaching at Discovery Institute's Summer Seminars on Intelligent Design. Listen in as Dr. Dembski shares his advice for young scientists interested in ID and the hope he has for the future of intelligent design.

]]> http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/07/william_dembskis_advice_for_yo.html http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/07/william_dembskis_advice_for_yo.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:52:15 -0800 The Best Way to Teach Evolution: Treat It Like Science play_button.gif Click here to listen.

What's the best way to teach evolution? On this episode of ID the Future, Rob Crowther interviews Casey Luskin about his recent article, "The Constitutionality and Pedagogical Benefits of Teaching Evolution Scientifically," published in the University of St. Thomas Journal of Law & Public Policy. Luskin shares from his research of the problems facing American science education -- how students not inspired to pursue science and not taught how to think like scientists -- and the solution of inquiry-based science education.

How does critical analysis of evolution promote scientific thinking? And what does the law say about teaching critiques of Darwin's theory? Tune in to find out.

You can read more about Mr. Luskin's law review article here.

]]> http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/07/the_best_way_to_teach_evolutio.html http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/07/the_best_way_to_teach_evolutio.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:46:00 -0800 Caroline Crocker Explains the Need for Scientific Integrity play_button.gif Click here to listen.

On this episode of ID the Future, Caroline Crocker is interviewed by Casey Luskin about the principles of academic freedom in education. Listen in as Dr. Crocker shares from her experience in the classroom at George Mason University and how all the problems she navigated there had a common thread: the lack of integrity in science.

Caroline Crocker is the author of the newly released book, Free To Think: Why Scientific Integrity Matters and president of the American Institute for Technology and Science Education (AITSE).

]]> http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/07/caroline_crocker_explains_the_.html http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/07/caroline_crocker_explains_the_.html Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:20:42 -0800 The Real Story of How Caroline Crocker Was Expelled from George Mason University play_button.gif Click here to listen.

Are scientists free to think and follow the evidence wherever it leads? On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin interviews Caroline Crocker, president of the American Institute for Technology and Science Education and author of Free to Think: Why Scientific Integrity Matters. Dr. Crocker was famously expelled from her job at George Mason University. Listen in as she shares stories about her inspiring student and reveals details in her case for the first time.

For more information on Dr. Crocker's case, visit NCSE Exposed.

]]> http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/07/the_real_story_of_how_caroline.html http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/07/the_real_story_of_how_caroline.html Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:35:27 -0800 Evidence for Intelligent Design play_button.gif Click here to listen.

On this episode of ID the Future, Casey Luskin responds to emails from students who want to know the scientific evidence for intelligent design.

What do we really mean when we say that evolution is a scientific theory? Is there a positive case to be made for ID? Listen in and find out.

For more information, check out The Positive Case for Design.

]]> http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/07/evidence_for_intelligent_desig_1.html http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/07/evidence_for_intelligent_desig_1.html Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:37:15 -0800 ID The Future Video Podcast: Biological Information and the Origin of Life featuring Dr. Stephen Meyer play_button.gif Click here to watch.


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On this special video episode of ID The Future, Dr. Stephen Meyer answers the question: What is the key thing that needs to be explained in origin of life research? According to Meyer it is all about biological information.

Watch other videos about intelligent design featuring Dr. Meyer:

Stephen Meyer on What Intelligent Design Is

Is Intelligent Design Science?

]]> http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/07/id_the_future_video_podcast_bi.html http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/07/id_the_future_video_podcast_bi.html Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:10:50 -0800 Setting the Record Straight with Caroline Crocker play_button.gif Click here to listen.

On this episode of ID the Future Casey Luskin interviews Caroline Crocker, who shares about her experience during the filming of "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed" and how she first became interested in the debate over origins. What was it like for Dr. Crocker when she was expelled for questioning Darwinian evolution (and having Ben Stein write the Foreword for her new book, Free to Think)? Listen in and find out.

For more information on Dr. Crocker's story, be sure to check out the new website for her book, www.freetothinknow.com.

]]> http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/07/setting_the_record_straight_wi.html http://www.idthefuture.com/2010/07/setting_the_record_straight_wi.html Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:46:21 -0800