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Dr. Egnor: Denying the Mystery of the Mind

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Science is proving Richard Dawkins and the New Atheists wrong

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Intelligent Design Bears Good Scientific Fruit in the Study of ‘Junk DNA’

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Keri D. Ingraham Receives Presidential Commission Appointment

President Donald Trump has appointed Discovery Institute Senior Fellow and American Center for Transforming Education Director Keri D. Ingraham to serve on the Commission on Presidential Scholars. The Presidential appointment is a significant honor and recognizes Ingraham’s leadership and contributions to education throughout the United States.

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Can the Mind Be Explained by the Brain?

The Center for Science and Culture
September 22, 2026

Keri D. Ingraham Encourages Parents in New School Year on Tiffany Meier Tonight

American Center for Transforming Education
September 3, 2026

Wesley J. Smith Defends Medical Conscience on Family First New Zealand

Center on Human Exceptionalism
September 1, 2026

Keri D. Ingraham Talks the Return of Education to the States on Newsmax

American Center for Transforming Education
August 27, 2026

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Inscrutable Dice and Bean Jars: Answering Objections to Fine-Tuning

Bruce Gordon
September 21, 2026
You’re likely familiar with the evidence for the fine-tuning of the universe, and you may be aware that there are several cosmological models attempting to explain away that fine-tuning, including the popular multiverse hypothesis. But did you know an ID scientist has developed a scientifically rigorous method for scoring those models? On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid begins a two-part conversation with philosopher of physics Bruce Gordon and physicist Brian Miller about Gordon’s scoring system and how it evaluates the many models on offer that might explain the origin and development of the universe. In Part 1, Gordon and Miller first share their thoughts on the recent debate between science communicator Phil Halper and philosopher of science Dr. Stephen Meyer

Mayor Warren Wilson on Environmentalists Caring More About Birds Than the Lives of King Cove Residents

Wesley J. Smith
September 20, 2026
King Cove is a remote town in the Aleutian Islands, adjacent to the 300,000-acre Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. In 1980, the refuge was designated a wilderness area. That caused a severe problem for the people of King Cove. The nearest full-service hospital is in Anchorage, 900 miles away. The town does not have an all-weather airport. This means that people needing lifesaving care may not be able to access it during inclement weather. A town 20 miles away called Cold Bay does have an all-weather airport from which sick and injured people could be flown for medical help in bad weather — if they could only get there. So, the people of King Cove sought permission to cut a gravel road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge to Cold Bay. They even offered a land swap that

Tech Entrepreneur David Copps on Building Real-World AI

Robert J. Marks II
September 18, 2026
How can entrepreneurs incorporate the benefits of AI while maintaining their dedication to serving fellow human beings? On this bingecast episode of Mind Matters News, enjoy the full uninterrupted conversation between host Robert J. Marks and David Copps, a renowned entrepreneur, technologist, and thought leader with over two decades of experience pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Copps begins by discussing a brain surgery that profoundly influenced his life and outlook. Through his study of anthropology and corporate culture in college, Copps learned the importance of building strong company culture in his entrepreneurial ventures. He then pivots to advice to entrepreneurs on what it takes to build a successful company today. He

Events

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Sep232026
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U.S./Israel v. Iran and Iraq: Strategic Outlook featuring John Wohlstetter

Chapman Center
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Sep232026
September
09
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2026
Smith Tower
Seattle, WA

Discovery Institute is hosting lunch at the Seattle office with Senior Fellow, John Wohlstetter, examining the evolving dynamics of the 2025 and 2026 U.S./Israel conflicts with Iran and Iraq. Drawing on deep expertise in national security and defense strategy, Wohlstetter will offer insight into the geopolitical stakes, potential outcomes, and implications for American policy and global stability.

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Oct222026
October
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2026

The Search for Truth: An Evening with Ambassador Sam Brownback

Chapman Center
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Oct222026
October
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Oct
22
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2026
Smith Tower
Seattle, WA

Discovery Institute is hosting an evening at our Seattle office with Ambassador Sam Brownback to explore the commitment of seeking truth and making it accessible to a culture that is often unwilling to consider conclusions that challenge prevailing assumptions.

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