Friday, May 18, 2007

Origins - Carl Sagan

Carl Sagan explains how life started on Earth.

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Creationism is NOT Science!

A funny bit by Penn and Teller contrasting Evolution and Intelligent Design.

Science is interesting; if you don't agree, you can fuck off

Towards the end of the video, Richard Dawkins recounts the story of the Editor of the "New Scientist" Magazine who was once asked "what is your philosophy at New Scientist?" He answered "our philosophy at the New Scientist is this: Science is interesting; if you don't agree, you can fuck off."

Friday, May 4, 2007

Some Republican Candidates Don't Believe in Evolution

Senator Brownback, Governor Huckabee and Representative Trancredi, Republican Candidates for President, don't believe in Evolution. Senator Mccain does but note his follow up. Somehow, you'd better show that you're also a theist.


Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Intelligent Design vs Evolution - BBC Short Debate

Short debate but some of the questions debated include:

  • Is Evolution just a "theory"?
  • Why isn't Evolution examined critically? Should we talk about an Intelligent Designer? And if so, is Intelligent Design really about bringing religion into science?
  • What evidence is there for a Designer?
  • Does the language coded in DNA reflect the code of an Intelligent Designer?

The Simpsons Tackle Creationism vs. Evolution

(1) Evolution of Homer: Very creative on the part of the Simpsons team!



(2) Lisa is outraged at her school for teaching Creationism as science:



(3) Ned Flanders on Evolution: