Using the Logic of Surprise to Infer Cosmic Design

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On a hike, you stumble upon a seemingly abandoned cabin in the woods. When you walk in, you notice a steaming cup of tea sitting on the table. Source
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Neil deGrasse Tyson, William Shatner, and Science’s Next Great Frontier

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The implications of such paradigm-altering evidence are well articulated by William Shatner in his interview. Source
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Humans as “Beloved”: A Signature of Intelligent Design

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A few minor shifts in how light interacts with matter and our sense of sight would be dulled to most of the visual beauty that we most appreciate in nature. Source
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Between Life and the Cosmos, Which Provides Better Evidence for Design?

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Caught on video in the back of a car, in which he was riding with pastor Doug Wilson, Christopher Hitchens said this about himself and his fellow atheists. Source
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The Information Enigma and Gratuitous Beauty: In Theaters on April 30

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It's intelligent design as you've never seen it before. Find inspiration, and share it with friends and family. Source
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Math, Mystery, and the Mind of God: A Conversation

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The discussion takes place against a stunning Alpine background, which is appropriate since the mysterious beauty of mathematics, is a theme. Source
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Tiled Beauty: Functional Aesthetics in Biology

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Tessellated patterns are surprisingly prevalent in biology. Are these forms necessary for function, or mere consequences of natural laws?  Source
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Recovering the Right Brain in a Scientistic Culture

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Science and technology were hailed as the saviors of mankind, but instead, they’ve helped to push out crucial aspects of the human experience.  Source
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Our View of Nature Matters; Here’s Why

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I was standing amidst the ruins of the Berghof, Hitler’s retreat near the German-Austrian border, where some of the worst atrocities in history were planned. Source
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