Tag: Karl Popper
Prominent Biology Journal Demands Government Censorship of Intelligent Design
A scientist calls for censorship while having the chutzpah to quote from Thomas Paine, a foremost spokesman for free speech in Western democracy.
New Fossil Human Species Thwarts Core Darwinian Predictions
I can hardly resist the temptation to say “I told you so,” or to jokingly remark, “Oops, they did it again.”
Philosophers Want Back into Science
One might call the 20th century a “philosopher of the gaps” period, with scientists basking in the headlines and philosophy finding less and less to do.
From Darwin’s Rhapsody, to The Blob
A friend recommends this passage from biologist Wayne Rossiter’s book Shadow of Oz for its delightful analogy.
Four Darwin Heretics: A Reader’s Roundup
When you read Matti Leispola’s account of his adventures with a persecuted enclave of Darwin skeptics, you’ll understand why he has a smile on his face.