Entropy and the Meaning of Life
Let’s put our existence into perspective. Let’s go wide. On a cosmological scale. If entropy is correct, the…
Freethought History Webinar #2: Freethought and Evolution—and Darwinian Erasure? With Eoin Carter (15 April)
The second in our Freethought History Webinar series.
‘Religion is a killer now’: interview with Professor Peter Atkins
Introduction Peter Atkins is professor emeritus of physical chemistry at Oxford University. He has made astonishing contributions to…
‘Enthralling and useful’: Adrian Desmond’s ‘Reign of the Beast’, reviewed
Adrian Desmond’s recent book Reign of the Beast: The Atheist World of W. D. Saull and his Museum…
From stardust to sentience: How scientific literacy can improve your ability to foster gratitude
It’s not uncommon to hear religious people refer to faith as a source of comfort. In fact, there…
Is ‘intelligent design’ on the cusp of overthrowing evolutionary science?
For many of us working in science, philosophy, and education (or a combination thereof), ‘intelligent design’ (ID)—the pseudoscientific…