What Can Educators Do? Only A Theory Pt. 2
Special guest Blake Touchet from the National Center for Science Education joins the show to discuss what teachers and educators can do both in and out of the classroom. Support the NCSE Please consid...
15 Juli 202422min
Only A Theory Revisited - Part 1
Blake Touchet from the National Center for Science Education joins me to discuss the age-old phrase that evolution is "Only a Theory". Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episode...
1 Juli 202421min
The Evolution of Venom
From ancient Conodonts to modern-day rattlesnakes, venom has independently evolved in a diverse array of creatures including snakes, spiders, scorpions, and even mammals like the platypus. Discover ho...
17 Juni 202412min
Bergson's Vitalism
In this episode, we delve into Charles Darwin's theory of Evolution by Natural Selection and explore the alternative philosophical perspective of Henri Bergson. While Darwin's mechanistic view emphasi...
3 Juni 202410min
The Law of Superposition
The concept of superposition exists in both quantum mechanics and evolutionary geology. We start with the strange and counterintuitive world of quantum physics, where particles exist in multiple state...
20 Maj 202410min
The Evolution of Consciousness - Part 3
What if consciousness, much like the architectural 'spandrels' we talked about before, isn't actually crucial to our survival? Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Lewontin argued that some traits might just...
6 Maj 202414min
The Evolution of Consciousness - Part 2
Do our thoughts serve a purpose, or are they just a byproduct of something deeper? Consciousness studies bridge the realms of philosophy and science. Are we truly aware, or is it all just an illusion?...
22 Apr 202413min
The Evolution of Consciousness - Part 1
In this episode, we delve into the mysterious world of consciousness, a mystery that resides within the depths of our minds. We'll explore the physical and philosophical theories of consciousness, fro...
8 Apr 202410min
