Tag: Geology
Cambrian Explosion Excuses: Theme and Variations
It’s circular: “Because evolution innovates things, it will innovate things if given the opportunity.”
On the 15th Anniversary of The Privileged Planet: An Update
The basic thesis of TPP is that the best places for intelligent observers are also the best places for observing.
Darwin, Wallace, Lyell — A Dispute at the Origins of Evolutionary Theory
Contrary to popular and media myths, Darwin’s view of evolution faced from its beginning opposition and criticism from scientists that have never gone away.
A Tendentious Appeal for Methodological Naturalism
Dawes and Smith say they’re simply describing (as a “matter of fact”) the history of science.
Much Ado About Martian Organics
The news from NASA today, undeniably of some mild interest, is being overblown.