Why Meaning Overcomes the Materialist View

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The quasi-scientific abstraction that glibly asserts our being “nothing more” than particle interactions is as wrong as it is right. Source
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Past-Eternal Loop Quantum Cosmology Gets the Bounce

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Oscillating universes have been discussed in philosophy from time immemorial and in mathematical cosmology for over one hundred years. Source
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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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The Science of Theism as a Healing Salve

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One reason I’m grateful for it is that the film makes a scientific case for theism of a kind that unites. It comes at an important moment for that. 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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Astrophysicist Sarah Salviander on “Cosmic Signposts” Pointing to Intelligent Design

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Dr. Salviander was deeply influenced by science fiction and by the popular astronomer and science communicator Carl Sagan. Source
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The Story of Everything Dazzled Me: I Wasn’t Prepared

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I’ve worked on successful documentary films, including a 2014 feature-length film that won multiple prizes; I’m not easily impressed. Source
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Luskin: If Aliens Exist, They Were Designed Just Like We Were

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I’m an agnostic on these purported technologically super-advanced creatures with their physics-defying crafts. Source
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Meet the Stars in Seattle! Join Us on Opening Night for The Story of Everything

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By joining this special screening hosted by Regal Cinemas in Renton, WA, you’ll get to enjoy the new film in all its big-screen glory. Source
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