Monday, November 06, 2006
Creationists versus scientists: 'Flock of Dodos' (Video + Audio links)
From University at Buffalo Campus News: In the ongoing debate of intelligent design versus scientific evolution, film writer and director Randy Olson set out to find which side's advocates can't take flight.
His film, 'Flock of Dodos,' was screened on campus last week, followed by a six-member panel discussion on Friday in Park Hall.
...Explaining creationism, the film uses imagery including a wall with holes in it - according to creationists in the film, the holes represent the unexplained and are filled by God.
Some, however, refuse to give up on finding answers to those questions.
Continued at the above link.
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See ABC News interview with video clips from film (13 minutes)
And NPR's audio interview "'Flock of Dodos' and the Debate over Intelligent Design"
Featured book: "Flock of Dodos: Behind Modern Creationism and Intelligent Design" (Amazon UK | US)
Books on Creationism from the Science and Evolution Bookshop: UK | US
Books on Intelligent Design from the Science and Evolution Bookshop: UK | US
Books on 'Science and Religion' from the Science and Evolution Bookshop: UK | US
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