Intelligent Design the Future

Discovery Institute

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 fellows and staff on the scientific, educational and legal aspects of the debate. Episode notes and archives available at idthefuture.com.

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June 15 · 30 min
Still Zero: Why New Fossil Finds Don’t Solve Cambrian Explosion Mystery
New fossil discoveries from China are being hailed as evidence that could reshape our understanding of the origin of complex animal life. Does the new find solve the mystery of the Cambrian explosion? Are the headlines about these fossils justified? Are
June 13 · 40 min
Comedian Evan Sayet on the Failure of the Atheist Origin Myth
On this classic ID The Future out of the vault, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes comedian and author Evan Sayet to the podcast to discuss the failure of the atheist origin myth, his journey from liberalism to conservatism, and the role of humor in the scie
June 11 · 33 min
How Muscle Function Demonstrates Nested Irreducible Complexity
Today on ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid concludes his conversation with Dr. Robert Waltzer about the amazing molecular machinery and systems that allow muscles to generate force and movement. How do microscopic structures help us move large object
June 8 · 33 min
The Genius-Level Engineering Solutions in Muscle
Every movement you make—walking across a room, lifting a cup of coffee, even blinking your eyes—depends on trillions of microscopic molecular machines working in remarkable coordination. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid begins exploring the h
June 6 · 21 min
Dr. Scott Minnich on the Real Science Behind E. coli “Evolution”
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 conversatio
June 4 · 4 hr 8 min
A Dose of Engineering Realism Over AI Hype
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 you
June 1 · 27 min
Aliens Would Only Strengthen the Case for Intelligent Design
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 for
May 30 · 29 min
A Microbiologist’s Journey to Intelligent Design
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 he f
May 27 · 1 hr 3 min
Testing the Truth: Nancy Pearcey on Worldview and Reality
On todays episode of ID The Future, we’re sharing a conversation with author, speaker, and professor Nancy Pearcey that originally aired on the eX-skeptic Podcast. Before Pearcey became one of the leading Christian voices engaging questions about worldvi
May 25 · 32 min
Why the Human Body Outperforms the Best Human Engineering
Designing an Olympic bicycle requires the very best materials and lubricants. And the smallest of engineering choices can make the difference between winning and losing the race. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid speaks with award-winning Brit
May 22 · 16 min
The Story of a Self-Taught Maverick Scientist
Curiosity can lead to unexpected adventures. For self-taught scientist Forrest Mims, it inspired a successful career in science and technology that continues to this day. On this classic ID The Future out of the vault, host Andrew McDiarmid reads an excl
May 20 · 50 min
Rebutting Multiverses, Meta Laws, and Other Materialist Answers to Fine-Tuning
If a friend, family member, or colleague lodges an objection to the fine-tuning argument for intelligent design, are you ready to respond? On this installment of ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid concludes his two-part conversation with philosopher an
May 18 · 36 min
Defending Fine-Tuning: How to Respond to Common Objections
By now, you may be familiar with the fine-tuning argument for intelligent design. Scientists have discovered a whole suite of parameters and initial conditions appear to be exquisitely tuned to allow for complex life to exist, and the argument is that in
May 15 · 1 hr 56 min
Strategic Design: A Fighter Pilot on Military Readiness and Excellence
Major General Bobby Hollingsworth had a distinguished 38-year career as a U.S. Marine fighter pilot and in leadership roles including commanding the Marine Corps Reserve Support Command and serving as vice commander of Marine forces in the Pacific. After
May 13 · 35 min
How to Restore Sanity to Scientific Debates
Everywhere you turn, you’re likely to see evidence of error in thinking, and the realm of science is no exception. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid concludes his conversation with J. Budziszewski, a professor of government, philosophy, and ci
May 12 · 42 min
Reclaiming Common Sense in a Pandemic of Lunacy
Bad ideas have consequences. We dont have to look far to see evidence of it. Every day the news headlines are filled with conflicting versions of the same story. Biological facts are treated as “opinions,” logic is labeled as “hate,” and to speak up for
May 9 · 26 min
The Humble Origins of the Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang theory changed how we understand our universe. But who do we have to thank for it? On this classic ID The Future out of our archive, host Andrew McDiarmid concludes his conversation with esteemed cosmologist Jean-Pierre Luminet, who sets the
May 7 · 52 min
How Changing Your Mind Can Physically Alter Your Brain
Is it possible to personally alter the physical structure of your brain? Today’s episode of ID The Future comes to us from our sister podcast Mind Matters News. Host Dr. Michael Egnor sits down with fellow neurosurgeon and author Dr. Lee Warren to discus
May 4 · 23 min
Composing the Cosmos: Scoring The Story of Everything
One thing that makes the new documentary film The Story of Everything so stunning is the inspired musical score written for it. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes composer, producer, and arranger Hannah Parrott to discuss her experienc
May 1 · 31 min
The Real Heroes of the Big Bang Revolution
The discovery that the universe had a beginning was one of the most remarkable scientific achievements of the last century, and that story is told cinematically in the new movie The Story of Everything. The developments sparked a cosmological paradigm sh

Intelligent Design the Future

Still Zero: Why New Fossil Finds Don’t Solve Cambrian Explosion Mystery

Comedian Evan Sayet on the Failure of the Atheist Origin Myth

How Muscle Function Demonstrates Nested Irreducible Complexity

The Genius-Level Engineering Solutions in Muscle

Dr. Scott Minnich on the Real Science Behind E. coli “Evolution”

A Dose of Engineering Realism Over AI Hype

Aliens Would Only Strengthen the Case for Intelligent Design

A Microbiologist’s Journey to Intelligent Design

Testing the Truth: Nancy Pearcey on Worldview and Reality

Why the Human Body Outperforms the Best Human Engineering

The Story of a Self-Taught Maverick Scientist

Rebutting Multiverses, Meta Laws, and Other Materialist Answers to Fine-Tuning

Defending Fine-Tuning: How to Respond to Common Objections

Strategic Design: A Fighter Pilot on Military Readiness and Excellence

How to Restore Sanity to Scientific Debates

Reclaiming Common Sense in a Pandemic of Lunacy

The Humble Origins of the Big Bang Theory

How Changing Your Mind Can Physically Alter Your Brain

Composing the Cosmos: Scoring The Story of Everything

The Real Heroes of the Big Bang Revolution