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Intelligent Design the Future

Discovery Institute
Intelligent Design
Evolution
Darwinism
Discovery Institute
Natural Selection
Biology
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Of Life
Consciousness
Materialism
Darwinian Evolution
Fine-Tuning
Philosophy
Theistic Evolution
Cosmology
Irreducible Complexity
Engineering
Mathematics
DNA
Evolutionary Biology

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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Today’s episode of ID The Future comes from our sister podcast Mind Matters News, a production of Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence. Mind Matters regularly explores the nature of intelligence, the ori... more

Is the intelligent design movement a short-lived phenomenon that has come and gone? Or is its steady and consistent growth evidence of a flourishing scientific program? On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid concludes his conversation with Dr. ... more

Is intelligent design dying out or just warming up? On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes Dr. Casey Luskin to a new and improved podcast studio for a sit-down, in-person conversation! Today, Dr. Luskin discusses a recent book called D... more

On this episode of ID The Future from our archive, we’re bringing you the concluding half of a 2019 interview between Daily Wire host Ben Shapiro and philosopher of science Dr. Stephen C. Meyer. The conversation is now seven years old, so it's a good... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Shapiro
Political commentator and host of The Ben Shapiro Show
The Daily Wire
Episode: Stephen Meyer & Ben Shapiro Discuss the Origin of Information
Dr. Stephen Meyer
Philosopher of Science and author of Darwin's Doubt
Discovery Institute
Episode: Stephen Meyer & Ben Shapiro Discuss the Origin of Information
Angus Menuge
Professor of philosophy; specializes in philosophy of mind and agency; Concordia University Wisconsin
Concordia University Wisconsin
Episode: Angus Menuge: A Defense of the Soul in the Age of AI
Robert Sheldon
Plasma physicist and former NASA researcher
Plasma physics, space science research
Episode: Physicist Robert Sheldon on Wonder, Discovery, and The Story of Everything
Geoff Simmons
Author of Oppenheimer's Demon, medical doctor, disaster preparedness expert
Discovery Institute Press
Episode: The Real-Life Medicine and Science Behind Oppenheimer’s Demon
Geoffrey Simmons
MD, author of multiple novels and non-fiction books; senior fellow at Discovery Institute
Discovery Institute
Episode: Science & Suspense: Geoffrey Simmons Talks Oppenheimer’s Demon
Stephen Iacoboni
Oncologist, author and speaker
Medical oncologist, author
Episode: An Oncologist’s Journey Out of Scientific Atheism
Michael J. Behe
Professor of Biological Sciences at Lehigh University; Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture
Lehigh University; Discovery Institute
Episode: Michael Behe on Thirty Years of Darwin’s Black Box
Summer Edwards
DI Academy chemistry instructor
Discovery Institute Academy
Episode: High School Science That Teaches an ID Perspective? Yes, Please!

Host

Andrew McDiarmid
Host of ID The Future (Discovery Institute)

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Funny and Insightful

    Very much enjoyed the interview with Evan Sayet. One of the best ever episodes. I look forward to reading his new book.

    The only monkeys on trial are those millions plus behind typewriters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iWoz2
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States6 months ago
  • Great!

    Intelligent, likable, courageous.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MF98776
    United States6 months ago
  • Good Stuff

    Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Red the Rose
    United States7 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
    Australia7 months ago

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• Thought-provoking discussions with robust guest expertise.
• Some episodes polarize listeners with strong ID advocacy.
• Sound quality and pacing receive mixed feedback.
• Content is valuable for listeners seeking faith-science integration.
• Guests are generally knowledgeable and credible within ID discourse.

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Priors & Proof: Brian Miller Unpacks the Meyer/Halper Debate
Q: Can you review the topics that the debate covered?
The debate began with the history of science and whether Christianity helped or hindered scientific progress, moved to the evidence for a universe with a beginning, discussed implications of that evidence, compared alternative theories like cyclical models and multiverses, and examined how different philosophical starting points influence engagement with the data.
Priors & Proof: Brian Miller Unpacks the Meyer/Halper Debate
Q: First, tell us who is Phil Halper and what led to the two men sitting down together.
Phil Halper is a British science communicator and cosmology expert known for his debating prowess and ability to articulate complex arguments; his background and frequent debates with Christians set the stage for a formal discussion with Meyer, culminating in a structured three-hour debate moderated by Justin Brierley.
Priors & Proof: Brian Miller Unpacks the Meyer/Halper Debate
Q: Well, let's start with the book, Meyer's book Return of the God Hypothesis. Remind us what that book covered and what prompted Steve to write it.
The book traces the history of science, outlines evidence for the beginning of the universe and fine-tuning, and argues that looking at all the evidence together points to a personal designer; it also discusses why previous debates failed to address the full convergence of cosmology, biology, and philosophy. The motivation stems from a previous debate that motivated deeper research, leading to a more integrated argument for design.
Angus Menuge: A Defense of the Soul in the Age of AI
Q: Do AI systems show any form of true insight or understanding?
No. Menuge contends that AI can identify patterns or rules but does not demonstrate genuine understanding because it lacks an internal, reason-guided grasp of truths and cannot remain committed to valid inferences when data or training changes.
Angus Menuge: A Defense of the Soul in the Age of AI
Q: What is the anthropic mechanism and how broad is Menuge's target against mechanism?
Menuge argues that the anthropic mechanism is a general critique of reducing human beings to organic machines, challenging the view that all thought can be captured by physical processes; he frames this against a backdrop of historical materialism and argues for the immaterial powers of mind that AI cannot replicate.

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

The show consistently centers on intelligent design, critiques of neo-Darwinism, and the relationship between science and faith. Episodes typically feature long-form conversations with scientists, educators, and philosophers who argue for design-like explanations in biology, cognition, and cosmology, often challenging mainstream evolutionary narratives. Guests range from biochemists and paleontologists to theologians and science educators, with recurring emphasis on the intersection of science, philosophy, and religion, plus discussions on how ID concepts can inform classroom teaching and public discourse. A few episodes blend readings or film discussions with interviews to illustrate design-centric arguments, while others examine cognitive... more

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