Tag: First Rule of Adaptive Evolution
Michael Behe: A Man and His Critics
Behe is not in a defensive posture, despite his critics. He continues to advance.
For Dreams of Darwinian Evolution, First Rule of Adaptive Evolution Is an Insuperable Problem
Professor Lenski’s contrasting of the frequency versus importance of evolutionary changes is misconceived and his illustrations are inapt.
When Richard Lenski Is Finished Reviewing Darwin Devolves, Michael Behe Will Reply
Out of consideration for readers who want to judge the disagreements for themselves, that seems like the way to go.
Conversation Evolves: Richard Lenski Responds to Michael Behe
Yes, Nathan Lents, finally we agree: it is “A good day for thoughtful discussion of evolution.”
Coyne and Polar Bears: Why You Should Never Rely on Incompetent Reviewers
A very common way to try to discredit an argument is to exaggerate it, ignore distinctions an author makes, and/or change carefully qualified claims into bizarre absolutes.