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Hey DOGE, Take a Look at NASA: David Klinghoffer; February 8, 2025; 5; Physics, Earth & Space

Livestream with Us Tomorrow! It’s the Dallas Conference on Science and Faith: Evolution News; February 7, 2025; 1; Intelligent Design

Black History Month lesser-known stories: Marvin Olasky; February 8, 2025; 4; Discovery Institute

Springs Rescue Mission: A Rare Alliance Between Church and State: Marvin Olasky; February 7, 2025; 4; Homelessness

Is Housing a Human Right?: Caitlyn McKenney; February 5, 2025; 67; Economics

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JAMA Article Pushes for Over-the-Counter Abortion Pills

_{Wesley J. Smith
February 5, 2025
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Human Exceptionalism}

Taking abortion pills can lead to dangerous side effects, perhaps even death. Which is why the process of chemical abortion — called "medical" by pro-abortion advocates — is supposed to occur only under the guidance of a doctor. But the medical establishment is so invested in unlimited abortion that JAMA Internal Medicine just published an advocacy article calling for the two drugs used in chemical abortions to be available over the counter.

Video

Keri D. Ingraham Talks Defending Women’s Sports on NTD News

Caitlyn McKenney Discusses Her Seattle Times Op-Ed with Brandi Kruse: Center on Wealth & Poverty; February 5, 2025; Economics

The New Web Paradigm: Verses vs. OpenAI: The Bradley Center; February 5, 2025; Natural and Artificial Intelligence

Accelerating the Endless Frontier: The Bradley Center; February 3, 2025; Natural and Artificial Intelligence

The Bible, Intelligent Design, and the Rise of Modern Science: John G. West; January 30, 2025; Intelligent Design

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Podcast

Keri D. Ingraham Discusses School Choice Victories with Carrie Abbott

_{American Center for Transforming Education
February 6, 2025}

Keri D. Ingraham appeared on the Carrie Abbott Show to discuss the historic victories for school choice and parental rights that have happened over the past couple of weeks. Listen in to hear about how school choice is being expanded on the federal level, how CRT and DEI are being removed from classroom curriculum, how parents’ rights are being protected, and more! Click HERE to listen to this important conversation. …

How AI Can Complement Human Capabilities: More with Dr. Joe McDonald

_{Robert J. Marks II
February 6, 2025}

On this episode, host Robert J. Marks concludes a conversation with psychologist Dr. Joe McDonald exploring the relationship between cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence (AI). The age of AI is upon us and is already changing the way we conduct our lives. What is the optimal division of tasks between humans and machines? In Part 2 of this interview, Dr. McDonald and Dr. Marks discuss the differences between how humans and AI process information. They review the unique abilities of humans that AI cannot replicate, while exploring how AI can be used to complement human capabilities. This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation. Additional Resources Joe McDonald at Jumpseat Research Listen to Part 1 of the conversation. Podcast TranscriptDownload …

How Stockholm Syndrome Christianity Hinders Scientific Progress

_{John G. West
February 5, 2025}

When Christians in science embrace scientific materialism, they mislead their fellow believers and hinder scientific progress. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid concludes a two-part conversation about this problem with Dr. John West, author of the new book Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why Christian Leaders Are Failing and What We Can Do About It. The discussion focuses on how Stockholm Syndrome Christianity harms the scientific enterprise and what can be done to repair the damage. In a nutshell, theistic evolution is the attempt to reconcile belief in God with the standard evolutionary account of life’s origins. In Part 1, Dr. West delved into the implications of theistic evolution and the historical roots of scientific materialism, culminating in a critique of …

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Exclusive Book Launch for “Stockholm Syndrome Christianity” by John G. West

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Discovery Institute cordially invites you to join Dr. John G. West for an exciting evening in Tacoma, WA, as we celebrate the release of his thought-provoking new book, Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America’s Christian Leaders Are Failing — and What We Can Do About It.

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