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Jay W. Richards
September 2, 2024
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Jay Richards on New Expanded Edition of The Privileged Planet

Jay W. Richards
September 2, 2024
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In 2004, Dr. Jay Richards and Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez published a bold hypothesis: not only is Planet Earth well-suited for advanced life like ourselves, it's also finely tuned for scientific discovery. Materialists put this down to cosmic coincidence, but the array of evidence Richards and Gonzalez marshal in support of their argument suggests otherwise. On this episode of ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid speaks with Dr. Jay Richards about his work on a revised, rewritten, and updated 20th anniversary edition of The Privileged Planet. Read More ›
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Top view closeup of unrecognizable kid hiding phone in school and cheating during class
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Peter Biles
August 30, 2024
Education
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Finally Something the Politicians Agree On: Phone-Free Schools

Peter Biles
August 30, 2024
Education
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Gov. Gavin Newsom of California is making a call on schools to restrict phones in schools, putting him in a rare place of agreement with colleagues like Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee, his opposite in almost every respect. Read More ›
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poker cards chips
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Marvin Olasky
August 30, 2024
Homelessness
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Adverse Childhood Experiences: The ACEs You Don’t Want to be Dealt

Marvin Olasky
August 30, 2024
Homelessness
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ACEs ("adverse childhood experiences") go wild: ACEs such as suffering abuse or neglect, witnessing violence in the home or community, or having a family member attempt or die by suicide, undermine senses of safety and stability. Many U.S. adults experience at least one type of ACE. Most homeless adults hold in their hands at least four ACEs. Read More ›
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Close-up of gloved hands passing the surgical scissors, operating room, hospital
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Wesley J. Smith
August 29, 2024
Human Exceptionalism
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The ‘Gender-Industrial Complex’ Makes Billions Annually

Wesley J. Smith
August 29, 2024
Human Exceptionalism
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I used to think that the great push to prescribe children puberty blockers and hormones and subject teenagers to surgeries, and the explosion in adult medical “transition” procedures, was primarily about promoting a radical ideology. But, as a new report produced recently by the American Principles Project reveals, it is also about making a lot of money. Read More ›
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Man with astronomy telescope looking at the stars.
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Jonathan Witt
August 28, 2024
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A Universe Charged with Meaning and Purpose

Jonathan Witt
August 28, 2024
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In 1936, Albert Einstein wrote that "the fact that [the world] is comprehensible is a miracle." But why is the universe comprehensible to us? And is it an evolutionary fluke or a hallmark of design? On this episode of ID The Future, we’re sharing a recent conversation between Dr. Jonathan Witt and author and teacher Dr. Ken Boa. The topic is Dr. Witt's book A Meaningful World: How the Arts and Sciences Reveal the Genius of Nature. In this discussion, Dr. Witt and Dr. Boa discuss the meaning and purpose inherent in our comprehensible universe, with examples from mathematics, literature, architecture, and more. Read More ›
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George Gilder
August 27, 2024
Economics
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George Gilder Discusses ‘The Israel Test’ at FreedomFest

George Gilder
August 27, 2024
Economics
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Venture capitalist and futurist George Gilder, author of “The Israel Test,” argued that antagonism towards Israel is based in part on resentment over Israel’s economic and technological accomplishments and moral leadership in the world. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas. Read More ›
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Man in field with question mark
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Andrew McDiarmid
August 27, 2024
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The Imploding of an Atheist Professor’s Worldview

Andrew McDiarmid
August 27, 2024
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For 25 years, Dr. John D. Wise considered Darwinian evolution the most plausible explanation for life's origin and development. But as he studied the latest evidence in molecular biology, genetics, astronomy, and other fields, he began to realize that modern science was confirming many of the predictions and arguments of intelligent design. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid talks with professor and author Dr. John D. Wise about his surprising journey from atheism to Christianity. Read More ›