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Intelligent Design the Future

Discovery Institute
Intelligent Design
Evolution
Darwinism
Discovery Institute
Biology
Darwinian Evolution
Natural Selection
Consciousness
Materialism
Origin Of Life
Evolutionary Theory
Fossil Record
Cosmology
Fine-Tuning
Artificial Intelligence
Evolutionary Biology
Biochemistry
Philosophy
Jonathan Wells
Mathematics

The ID The Future (IDTF) podcast carries on Discovery Institute's mission of exploring the issues central to evolution and intelligent design. IDTF is a short podcast providing you with the most current news and views on evolution and ID. IDTF delivers brief interviews with key scientists and scholars developing the theory of ID, as well as insightful commentary from Discovery Institute senior fel... more

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Evolutionary biologist Richard Lenski hopes to demonstrate Darwinian evolution in action. But one humble scientist from Northern Idaho says not so fast! On this classic episode of ID The Future from the archive, host Eric Anderson concludes a convers... more

ID The Future listeners now get to enjoy two episodes each month from our sister podcast Mind Matters News, a production of the Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence. The Mind Matters News podcast brings ... more

Aliens are trending right now. At least the topic of alien life. It’s in the news, it’s in our movie theaters, and even the U.S. government is getting in on the action as it releases troves of documents related to unexplained phenomena and the search... more

On this classic episode of ID The Future out of the vault, host Eric Anderson sits down with microbiologist Dr. Scott Minnich to discover what led him to microbiology and how he became an intelligent design researcher.

In Part 1, Minnich shares how ... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Minnich
Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute Center for Science and Culture; Professor of Microbiology, University of Idaho
Discovery Institute Center for Science and Culture / University of Idaho
Episode: A Microbiologist’s Journey to Intelligent Design
Peter S. Williams
Philosopher and intelligent design scholar
NLA University College / Christian Evidence Society
Episode: Defending Fine-Tuning: How to Respond to Common Objections
Bobby Hollingsworth
Major General, United States Marine Corps (retired); decorated fighter pilot
United States Marines; ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve) advocate
Episode: Strategic Design: A Fighter Pilot on Military Readiness and Excellence
Jay Budziszewski
Professor of government, philosophy, and civic leadership
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: How to Restore Sanity to Scientific Debates
J. Budziszewski
Professor of government, philosophy and civic leadership at the University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Reclaiming Common Sense in a Pandemic of Lunacy
Lee Warren
Neurosurgeon, author, podcaster
Neurosurgery practice in Auburn, Alabama (with wife Lisa)
Episode: How Changing Your Mind Can Physically Alter Your Brain
Hannah Parrott
Composer, producer and arranger for film scores
Independent composer (Cypher Studios projects)
Episode: Composing the Cosmos: Scoring The Story of Everything
Jean-Pierre Luminet
French astrophysicist specializing in black holes and cosmology, emeritus research director at the French National Center for Scientific Research
French National Center for Scientific Research
Episode: The Real Heroes of the Big Bang Revolution
Timothy McGrew
Professor of Philosophy at Western Michigan University, expert in epistemology and philosophy of science
Western Michigan University
Episode: Using the Logic of Surprise to Infer Cosmic Design

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Andrew McDiarmid
Host focusing on intelligent design, science, and philosophy discussions

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Egnor vs Shermer

    Was hard to get through the whole thing. Dr Egnor was a perfect gentleman but his appointment drones down on and on.

    This is par for the course. Just gives one more reason to believe in creation.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    quick ed
    United States2 months ago
  • Great!

    Intelligent, likable, courageous.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MF98776
    United States2 months ago
  • Good Stuff

    Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Red the Rose
    United States4 months ago
  • Logical inspired revolutionary

    Very insightful and logical. I have a feeling Darwin will finally be proven wrong in my lifetime. The many idiotic supporters of his theories are not happy. Listen to the podcast and find out why 👍🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diver-Dan
    Australia4 months ago
  • Truth in a Time of Lies

    This podcast is just what I need; deep thinking in bite sized portions. It reminds me of what is true and good in an atmosphere of lies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaltandPepper63
    United States7 months ago

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Thoughtful, rigorous discussions at the science-faith interface.
Quality guests and deep-dive topics appealing to serious thinkers.
Could be challenging for casual listeners, but very rewarding for enthusiasts.

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A Microbiologist’s Journey to Intelligent Design
Q: How did your work with flagellum and related systems influence your views on design and evolution?
The elegance and complexity of the flagellum, including its control points and assembly pathway, suggested to me that such systems might not be fully accounted for by stepwise mutation alone, reinforcing my questions about irreducible complexity and design.
A Microbiologist’s Journey to Intelligent Design
Q: When did you first realize you wanted to engage with Intelligent Design and share your views publicly?
I had recognized early on that while evolution and mutation do occur, there are limits to what natural processes can accomplish. A pivotal moment came when witnessing how a department lecture set a worldview as the dominant narrative, which spurred me to discuss and defend a broader scientific conversation.
Rebutting Multiverses, Meta Laws, and Other Materialist Answers to Fine-Tuning
Q: What is your response to Dawkins' anti-designer objection, i.e., who designed the designer?
Postulating a designer can still serve as the best explanation for the existence of a designed universe, and while Dawkins notes the risk of infinite regress, one can argue that identifying an author for a book (e.g., Dawkins) is a useful explanatory parallel; the key is that the designer's existence need not be contingent on further design explanations, and the search for a satisfying endpoint is ongoing.
Strategic Design: A Fighter Pilot on Military Readiness and Excellence
Q: What would be your recommendations for the change that should be made in the military currently when Donald Trump takes office?
Advocate for a rational, strategic process that uses intelligence, identifies centers of gravity in nations, and develops diplomatic strategies while maintaining a deterrent posture and readiness; ensure ESGR and USERA frameworks support reservists and improve unit cohesion, with a focus on warfighting capability and clear objectives.
Why the Human Body Outperforms the Best Human Engineering
Q: What makes the human body so agile in unstructured environments compared to robots?
Humans benefit from multi-functioning joints, adaptable nervous system and muscles, and the brain's processing, which allow superior performance in dynamic, unstructured tasks; robots lack this level of integrated adaptability and functional versatility.

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What is Intelligent Design the Future about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features concise conversations focused on intelligent design, evolution, and the intersection of science and faith. Episodes typically center on critiques of Darwinian theory, debates about fine-tuning and cosmology, and discussions of biology, physics, and philosophy through the lens of design. Guests range from philosophers and scientists to policy-influencers associated with Discovery Institute, yielding rigorous arguments framed for educated adults seeking thoughtful, if provocative, takes on science and religion. A standout aspect is the recurring emphasis on design as a explanatory framework across diverse domains, from cosmology to biology, often paired with accessible explanations and B2B-friendly thought leadership for st... more

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