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February 21, 2018

Title: Heretic: One Scientist’s Journey from Darwin to Design
Topic: Evolution vs. Creation

Discussed by Dr. Jonathan Witt
with Discovery Institute (www.discovery.org)

Part 1 of 2

Dr. Jonathon Witt has written a new book, “Heretic: One Scientist’s Journey from Darwin to Design”, along with co-author Matti Leisola.

Dr. Witt is a Senior Fellow and Senior Project Manager at the Discovery Institute’s Center for Science & Culture. His areas of expertise are literature, evolution, and intelligent design.

Brief description of the book:  “What happens when an up-and-coming European bio-scientist flips from Darwin disciple to Darwin defector? Sparks fly. Just ask biotechnologist Matti Leisola. It all started when a student loaned the Finnish scientist a book criticizing evolutionary theory. Leisola reacted angrily, and set out to defend evolution, but found his efforts raised more questions than they answered. He soon morphed into a full-on Darwin skeptic, even as he was on his way to becoming a leading bio-engineer. Heretic is the story of Leisola’s adventures making waves — and many friends and enemies — at major research labs and universities across Europe. Tracing his investigative path, the book draws on Leisola’s expertise in molecular biology to show how the evidence points more strongly than ever to the original biotechnologist—a designing intelligence whose skill and reach dwarf those of even our finest bioengineers, and leave blind evolution in the dust.”

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the number of Darwin-doubting scientists growing internationally?

Dr. Witt’s new book focuses on the study made by his co-author Matti Leisola, who was seeking evidence to prove Darwin was correct. Listen as Dr. Witt describes what happened to change his mind.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Heretic: One Scientist’s Journey from Darwin to Design
Topic: Evolution vs. Creation

Discussed by Dr. Jonathan Witt
with Discovery Institute (www.discovery.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the difference between intelligent design and evolution?

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Santa and the Easter Bunny will be discussed!

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