The Anthropic Principle has had a long and sordid history among cosmologists and others. In essence, the principle asserts that the fine-tuning of the physical constants that allow for the formation of conscious life requires some sort of explanation. As an example, some physicists try to argue for the existence of multiple universes in order …
Category Archive: Science
Sep 13
Promoting Atheism Promotes Science
By now, Sheril Kirshenbaum’s and Chris Mooney’s book Unscientific America has received a lot of attention on the Internet, most notably for its attacks on atheistic popularizers of science like PZ Myers. Basically, the book argues that atheists should refrain from criticizing religion, as this sort of behavior alienates religious people from science and promotes …
Sep 09
What Does It Profit Science to Gain the World?
Not too long ago, I wrote a sarcastic post in which I detailed how skeptics and scientists could better communicate with the lay public. I noted that skeptics need only utilize the same shoddy, lame arguments that are so effectively used by proponents of pseudoscience. People are more convinced by rhetorical skill than reasoned argument, so …
Sep 03
Ockham’s Razor and the Spooks
Anyone who knows me well knows that I hate many, many things. In a time when atheists are fighting desperately to be seen as good, kind, well-meaning folk, I brazenly admit to being an angry, pissed-off atheist. But of all the things that anger me—whether it be God, religious fundamentalists, chiropractors, naturopaths, conspiracy theorists, or …
Jun 18
The Church of Evolution
Creationists often contend that evolution is a religion. Such claims are usually met with scorn and derision, but these reactions are the result of a desperate attempt to cover up the truth. After all, those who are guilty of an accusation will always protest. Innocent people, on the other hand, readily admit to the accusation …
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