How Likely is Intelligent Life?
January 16, 2020
Two new books tackle the question of life and sentience and, together, they make a strong argument that neither may be as improbable as we thought. … More How Likely is Intelligent Life?
A Skeptic Encounters Adam and Eve
October 4, 2019
I, a secular scientist, endorsed a book about Adam and Eve? Strange, but true. … More A Skeptic Encounters Adam and Eve
The Decline of Violence in Homo sapiens
September 3, 2019
Science is finally making real progress on the question of how our species achieved a mostly nonviolent social harmony. … More The Decline of Violence in Homo sapiens
Artificial Intelligence and… Theology?
May 10, 2019
A scientist and evangelical Christian is urging theologians to Explore AI. … More Artificial Intelligence and… Theology?
Why Facial Symmetry Is So Attractive
May 9, 2019
Because it is seen as a proxy of health and good genes, facial symmetry is one of the few features that is universally attractive. … More Why Facial Symmetry Is So Attractive
Energy Drinks, Taurine, Caffeine, and Addiction: A Complicated Picture
April 15, 2019
In a recent episode of TWOH, we explore the complicated effects of taurine on the brain. … More Energy Drinks, Taurine, Caffeine, and Addiction: A Complicated Picture
A curious thing about the only two negative book reviews I’ve received…
April 12, 2019
My two books have received one negative review each. Totally different books and different reviews, but there’s a predictable common thread… … More A curious thing about the only two negative book reviews I’ve received…
Maladaptation in Evolutionary Psychology
March 29, 2019
A maladaptation is a feature of an organism that was once beneficial but no longer is, usually due to a change in the environment. When it comes to psychology, it’s often difficult to precisely dissect maladaptive behaviors. … More Maladaptation in Evolutionary Psychology
Darwin Devolves: “Devolution” is Not a Thing
February 19, 2019
The very title of Behe’s book indicates a profound misunderstanding of evolutionary theory … More Darwin Devolves: “Devolution” is Not a Thing
Darwin Devolves: Behe Gets Polar Bear Evolution Very Wrong
February 12, 2019
The godfather of “intelligent design” exaggerates even his “pro-Darwinism” example. … More Darwin Devolves: Behe Gets Polar Bear Evolution Very Wrong
