Andrew McDiarmid

Alignment or array of many Earth planet in outer space scenery 3D rendering illustration. Multiverse or parallel universes concept. Earth textures provided by NASA.

^{Andrew McDiarmid
November 22, 2024}

The Multiverse—From Epicurus to Comic Books and Beyond

_{Andrew McDiarmid
November 22, 2024}

happy family travel in mountains at sunset

^{Andrew McDiarmid
September 9, 2024}

No Place Like Home: A Reading From The Privileged Planet

_{Andrew McDiarmid
September 9, 2024}

On this episode of ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid reads an exclusive excerpt from the newly revised, rewritten, and updated twentieth anniversary edition of The Privileged Planet. In 2004, astronomer Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez and author Dr. Jay Richards issued a daring hypothesis: that a pattern exists between the requirements for advanced life in the universe and the requirements for fruitful scientific discovery. They argued that this pattern was more conspiracy than coincidence. Now, twenty years later, a new edition of The Privileged Planet brings fresh analysis, new supporting evidence, and a completely revised text. In this episode, McDiarmid reads the Foreword to the 2024 Edition and the Introduction to the book. Read More ›

^{Andrew McDiarmid
August 27, 2024}

The Imploding of an Atheist Professor’s Worldview

_{Andrew McDiarmid
August 27, 2024}

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 ›

^{Brian Miller
May 20, 2024}

Promoting Design Arguments in Mexico and Beyond

_{Brian Miller
May 20, 2024}

International interest in intelligent design is growing. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes back Dr. Brian Miller, this time to discuss his recent participation at a conference on science and faith in Guadalajara and to explain how intelligent design is making inroads internationally. Read More ›

^{Jean-Pierre Luminet
May 15, 2024}

The Humble Origins of the Big Bang Theory

_{Jean-Pierre Luminet
May 15, 2024}

The Big Bang theory changed how we understand our universe. But who do we have to thank for it? On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid concludes his conversation with esteemed cosmologist Jean-Pierre Luminet, who sets the record straight on the real heroes of the Big Bang Theory with his new book The Big Bang Revolutionaries, available now from Discovery Institute Press. In Part 2, Dr. Luminet sheds more light on chief architect George Lemaitre, as well as Alexander Friedmann and George Gamow. He also discusses how the Big Bang model stands up to scrutiny today. This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation. Read More ›

^{Jean-Pierre Luminet
May 13, 2024}

The Real Heroes of the Big Bang Revolution

_{Jean-Pierre Luminet
May 13, 2024}

The discovery that the universe had a beginning was one of the most remarkable achievements of 20th century science, sparking a cosmological paradigm shift and a radical new way to understand our world. But the three scientists most responsible for the big bang revolution are largely unknown to the public and underestimated by other scientists in their field. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid begins a conversation with esteemed cosmologist Jean-Pierre Luminet, who sets the record straight on the real heroes of the Big Bang Theory with his new book The Big Bang Revolutionaries, available now from Discovery Institute Press. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Look for Part 2 next! Read More ›

^{Jonathan McLatchie
May 8, 2024}

The Bacterial Flagellum: A Marvel of Nanotechnology

_{Jonathan McLatchie
May 8, 2024}

It's one of the rock stars of intelligent design. ID theorists make a fuss over it and rightly so. But even non-ID scientists admit to getting an "awe-inspiring feeling" from the "divine beauty" of the humble bacterial flagellar motor. And why not? It's a marvel of engineering that originated long before human engineering existed. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid asks Dr. Jonathan McLatchie to remind us why this tiny nano-machine is such a big deal. Read More ›

^{Kristin Marais
May 6, 2024}

Now Registering: High School Chemistry with an ID Twist

_{Kristin Marais
May 6, 2024}

What do you get when you combine the fundamentals of chemistry with intelligent design concepts, taught by an experienced, enthusiastic instructor in an innovative online learning environment? You get Discovery Institute Academy's High School Chemistry, a two-semester, virtual, synchronous, and lab-based course which integrates the fundamentals of chemistry with intelligent design concepts topics where applicable. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid catches up with course instructor Kristen Marais to discuss the successes of the first year and what makes the class unique. Read More ›

^{Günter Bechly and Andrew McDiarmid
April 25, 2024}

Unraveling the Mess of Arachnid Phylogeny

_{Günter Bechly and Andrew McDiarmid
April 25, 2024}

Classifying organisms is an important function of biology. But if phylogenetics is ultimately based on a floundering theory of origins, how helpful is it to our understanding of living things? On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid and paleoentemologist Gunter Bechly unpack some of the major problems with arachnid phylogeny and its implications for the common descent hypothesis. Read More ›

^{Brian Miller and Andrew McDiarmid
April 17, 2024}

How Earth is Designed for Human Technology

_{Brian Miller and Andrew McDiarmid
April 17, 2024}

You may already know about the mounting evidence from physics, chemistry, biology, and related fields that suggests our universe was designed for large multi-cellular beings like ourselves. But did you know there is also evidence that Earth is uniquely fit for human technology? Read More ›