I’m in the mood for something light-hearted today, so here’s a YouTube clip for you:
It’s from the Firing Line debate in 1997 about evolution and creationism. Representing darkness and obscurantism were William F. Buckley, Phillip Johnson, Michael Behe, and David Berlinski. Sunshine and goodness were represented by Barry Lynn, Eugenie Scott, Michael Ruse, and Kenneth Miller.
Back in 1997 I had not interest in evolution and creationism, so I paid no attention to this debate at the time. Years later I read a transcript of the debate, but that’s never the same as seeing it live. So, when I recently discovered the debate was on YouTube, I watched.
The above video shows an exchange between David Berlinski and Kenneth Miller. It’s nine minutes long, but I recommend watching the whole thing. These sorts of debates can be frustrating for evolution defenders, since they often feature a creationist lying with fanatical confidence while the evolutionist fumbles around trying to bring some nuance to difficult questions. Well, not this time! Berlinski is so thoroughly trounced in this clip that I started to feel a little bad for him.
If you don’t want to watch the whole thing, skip ahead to the 3:40 mark. You will see the following exchange:
BERLINSKI: Yes, I’ve read the same science papers you have, but those are very close. A dog-like mammal and a whale are very far.
MILLER: Ah! That’s right! And the other end of the room is very far away, and it should not surprise you that I get there with one step at a time and that’s what we’re talking about.
I remember reading that in the transcript and thinking it was a great line, but the reality is so much better. The audience erupts in laughter and applause, and the look on Berlinski’s face has to be seen to be believed.
So pop some popcorn and get ready to watch the good guys win one of these debates for a change.
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I’m in the mood for something light-hearted today, so here’s a YouTube clip for you:
It’s from the Firing Line debate in 1997 about evolution and creationism. Representing darkness and obscurantism were William F. Buckley, Phillip Johnson, Michael Behe, and David Berlinski. Sunshine and goodness were represented by Barry Lynn, Eugenie Scott, Michael Ruse, and Kenneth Miller.
Back in 1997 I had not interest in evolution and creationism, so I paid no attention to this debate at the time. Years later I read a transcript of the debate, but that’s never the same as seeing it live. So, when I recently discovered the debate was on YouTube, I watched.
The above video shows an exchange between David Berlinski and Kenneth Miller. It’s nine minutes long, but I recommend watching the whole thing. These sorts of debates can be frustrating for evolution defenders, since they often feature a creationist lying with fanatical confidence while the evolutionist fumbles around trying to bring some nuance to difficult questions. Well, not this time! Berlinski is so thoroughly trounced in this clip that I started to feel a little bad for him.
If you don’t want to watch the whole thing, skip ahead to the 3:40 mark. You will see the following exchange:
BERLINSKI: Yes, I’ve read the same science papers you have, but those are very close. A dog-like mammal and a whale are very far.
MILLER: Ah! That’s right! And the other end of the room is very far away, and it should not surprise you that I get there with one step at a time and that’s what we’re talking about.
I remember reading that in the transcript and thinking it was a great line, but the reality is so much better. The audience erupts in laughter and applause, and the look on Berlinski’s face has to be seen to be believed.
So pop some popcorn and get ready to watch the good guys win one of these debates for a change.
from ScienceBlogs http://ift.tt/1Jm1Azr
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