Author: Bruce Chapman
Evolution as a Political Speed Trap
Today’s American Spectator contains a column by Jay Richards and David Klinghoffer on “the speed trap” of presidential politics. Their advice is sympathetic and sound.
Discovery Senior Fellow Jay Richards Receives Templeton Award
The Templeton “Silver Award” was announced for Money, Greed and God, by Dr. Jay Richards, Sr. Fellow of Discovery Institute.
NPR Describes Way it Covers Science
What NPR has decided is that there is only one correct side to the issue and that the critics will be heard only in the political content of the debate, not the scientific.
Connect the Dots Between Scientism and Government Spending: Add up the Human and Financial Costs
Left wing ideology, the pursuit of government grants and the stifling of scientific dissent work together to hobble progress, reduce freedom and raise costs. Slowly people are going to figure it out. Support the right to scientific dissent, therefore, or give another weapon to Leviathan. Unintentional assistance comes our way today from The New York Times. On its front page the Times reports that Darwin skeptics have decided on a new strategy — linking doubts about Darwinian evolution to doubts about man-caused global warming. The article by Leslie Kaufman makes the ludicrous assertion that there is some sort of plot hatched by conservative Protestants.
Dr. John DeVincenzo, R.I.P.
Dr. John DeVincenzo, a distinguished California businessman, orchardist and community leader, died this week, a loss to leadership on many levels. He is remembered in the San Luis Obispo Tribune also as “a dedicated family man – energetic, funny, full of life and always pushing the limits on traditional thinking.” Dr. DeVincenzo professionally was an orthodontist who was generous with his skills and resources. Throughout the past decade he was an enthusiastic supporter of Discovery Institute and its Center for Science and Culture. We note with final gratitude that the family has named Discovery Institute as one of John’s favorite charities. Those who wish to help further our work in his memory can do so by utilizing this online link Read More ›