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Best podcasts about Robert J Marks

Latest podcast episodes about Robert J Marks

Intelligent Design the Future
Walter Bradley on The Mystery of Life's Origin

Intelligent Design the Future

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 19:54


We are grieving the recent loss of Walter Bradley, a longtime Fellow of the Center for Science and Culture at Discovery Institute and namesake of the Institute's Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence. So today, out of our archive, we bring you the first half of Robert J. Marks's 2020 interview with Walter Bradley, co-author of the seminal 1984 intelligent design book The Mystery of Life's Origin. The book is now available in a revised and expanded edition with updates from multiple contributors discussing the progress (or lack of it) in origins science in the 35 years since the book's original publication. In this first of two podcasts, Bradley discusses the history of the attempts to explain life's origin naturalistically, and how the three authors of the 1984 book came together to shake up the world of origin-of-life science. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Source

Mind Matters
A Liberating Alternative to Methodological Naturalism in Science

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 0:54


Today, hosts Robert J. Marks and Angus Menuge welcome Dr. Robert Larmer to discuss methodological naturalism, the topic of his chapter in Minding the Brain, a recent anthology exploring the mind-body debate. Methodological naturalism is the view that science should only appeal to natural causes and never to supernatural or non-physical causes, even if they exist. Dr. Larmer argues that methodological Read More › Source

Mind Matters
A Neurosurgeon Weighs in On Near Death Experiences

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 0:45


On this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J. Marks concludes his four-part conversation with neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor about his new book The Immortal Mind. In this final segment, the evidence for the reality of near-death experiences (NDEs) is examined, including well-documented cases such as that of Pam Reynolds, whose NDE occurred during a highly-monitored neurosurgical procedure. Marks Read More › Source

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Mind Matters
Neuroscience, Free Will, and the Soul

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 0:34


Join host Dr. Robert J. Marks for the third segment of his conversation with neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor about evidence he presents in his new book The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon’s Case for the Existence of the Soul. Today’s discussion tackles three profound questions. Number one, do I have free will? Number two, can consciousness be duplicated? And number three, what Read More › Source

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Mind Matters
From Operating Room to Chapel: A Neurosurgeon's Journey to Faith

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 0:42


Today, host Dr. Robert J. Marks continues his conversation with neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor about his new book The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon’s Case for the Existence of the Soul. In this segment, Dr. Egnor describes how a crisis involving his infant son’s potential autism led him to have a profound spiritual experience in a hospital chapel, causing him to embrace Read More › Source

The FOX News Rundown
Extra: The Potential, The Limitations, And The Risks Of AI

The FOX News Rundown

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 20:47


According to recent reports, artificial intelligence models may be exhibiting signs of resistance when instructed to shut down. In one case, an AI system even considered blackmailing the engineers who informed it that it was being replaced. Does this suggest AI could one day pose a threat to humans? Earlier this week, Dr. Robert J. Marks, Director of the Discovery Institute's Bradley Center and Professor at Baylor University, joined host Jessica Rosenthal to discuss recent incidents and whether they suggest or prove that AI can eventually act autonomously and harm humans. Dr. Marks explained the capabilities and limitations, as well as why he is skeptical about how independently nefarious AI can be. He also described his optimism about how the technology will improve and be more beneficial. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with AI Expert Dr. Robert J. Marks and get even more of his take on where AI is going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington – FOX News Radio
Extra: The Potential, The Limitations, And The Risks Of AI

From Washington – FOX News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 20:47


According to recent reports, artificial intelligence models may be exhibiting signs of resistance when instructed to shut down. In one case, an AI system even considered blackmailing the engineers who informed it that it was being replaced. Does this suggest AI could one day pose a threat to humans? Earlier this week, Dr. Robert J. Marks, Director of the Discovery Institute's Bradley Center and Professor at Baylor University, joined host Jessica Rosenthal to discuss recent incidents and whether they suggest or prove that AI can eventually act autonomously and harm humans. Dr. Marks explained the capabilities and limitations, as well as why he is skeptical about how independently nefarious AI can be. He also described his optimism about how the technology will improve and be more beneficial. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with AI Expert Dr. Robert J. Marks and get even more of his take on where AI is going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox News Rundown Evening Edition
Extra: The Potential, The Limitations, And The Risks Of AI

Fox News Rundown Evening Edition

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 20:47


According to recent reports, artificial intelligence models may be exhibiting signs of resistance when instructed to shut down. In one case, an AI system even considered blackmailing the engineers who informed it that it was being replaced. Does this suggest AI could one day pose a threat to humans? Earlier this week, Dr. Robert J. Marks, Director of the Discovery Institute's Bradley Center and Professor at Baylor University, joined host Jessica Rosenthal to discuss recent incidents and whether they suggest or prove that AI can eventually act autonomously and harm humans. Dr. Marks explained the capabilities and limitations, as well as why he is skeptical about how independently nefarious AI can be. He also described his optimism about how the technology will improve and be more beneficial. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with AI Expert Dr. Robert J. Marks and get even more of his take on where AI is going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FOX News Rundown
Why Some Senate Republicans May Block The One, Big Beautiful Bill

The FOX News Rundown

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 34:18


Last week, House Republicans passed the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" with a narrow vote of 215-214, following weeks of negotiations. The multi-trillion-dollar bill is now headed to the Senate. However, Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) is unhappy with the bill's hefty price tag and claims there is enough opposition to halt the process until more deficit reductions are included. Senator Johnson joins the Rundown to discuss his criticisms of the budget bill and his plans to investigate the Biden Administration's attempt to cover up the declining mental fitness of former President Joe Biden. According to recent reports, artificial intelligence showed signs of resistance when being told to shutdown. In one case a model even showed the willingness to blackmail engineers who wanted to replace it. Does this suggest AI could one day pose a threat to humans? Director of the Discovery Institute's Bradley Center and Professor at Baylor University, Dr. Robert J. Marks, joins the podcast to discuss his assessment of AI's ability to harm us, take our jobs, and manipulate human capabilities. Plus, commentary from New York Post Columnist, Karol Markowicz.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intelligent Design the Future
Can Evolutionary Processes Explain Human Creativity?

Intelligent Design the Future

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 38:53


On this ID The Future, we're sharing a conversation that first aired on Mind Matters News, another podcast from the Discovery Institute that focuses on the intersection of artificial and natural intelligence. In this episode, guest host Pat Flynn welcomes engineer Dr. Eric Holloway and professor Robert J. Marks to discuss the information cost of creativity. The conversation is based on a chapter in the recent volume Minding the Brain, authored by Dr. Holloway and Marks. This conversation originally aired on the Mind Matters News podcast. Visit mindmatters.ai/podcast for more. Source

From Washington – FOX News Radio
Why Some Senate Republicans May Block The One, Big Beautiful Bill

From Washington – FOX News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 34:18


Last week, House Republicans passed the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" with a narrow vote of 215-214, following weeks of negotiations. The multi-trillion-dollar bill is now headed to the Senate. However, Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) is unhappy with the bill's hefty price tag and claims there is enough opposition to halt the process until more deficit reductions are included. Senator Johnson joins the Rundown to discuss his criticisms of the budget bill and his plans to investigate the Biden Administration's attempt to cover up the declining mental fitness of former President Joe Biden. According to recent reports, artificial intelligence showed signs of resistance when being told to shutdown. In one case a model even showed the willingness to blackmail engineers who wanted to replace it. Does this suggest AI could one day pose a threat to humans? Director of the Discovery Institute's Bradley Center and Professor at Baylor University, Dr. Robert J. Marks, joins the podcast to discuss his assessment of AI's ability to harm us, take our jobs, and manipulate human capabilities. Plus, commentary from New York Post Columnist, Karol Markowicz.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox News Rundown Evening Edition
Why Some Senate Republicans May Block The One, Big Beautiful Bill

Fox News Rundown Evening Edition

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 34:18


Last week, House Republicans passed the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" with a narrow vote of 215-214, following weeks of negotiations. The multi-trillion-dollar bill is now headed to the Senate. However, Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) is unhappy with the bill's hefty price tag and claims there is enough opposition to halt the process until more deficit reductions are included. Senator Johnson joins the Rundown to discuss his criticisms of the budget bill and his plans to investigate the Biden Administration's attempt to cover up the declining mental fitness of former President Joe Biden. According to recent reports, artificial intelligence showed signs of resistance when being told to shutdown. In one case a model even showed the willingness to blackmail engineers who wanted to replace it. Does this suggest AI could one day pose a threat to humans? Director of the Discovery Institute's Bradley Center and Professor at Baylor University, Dr. Robert J. Marks, joins the podcast to discuss his assessment of AI's ability to harm us, take our jobs, and manipulate human capabilities. Plus, commentary from New York Post Columnist, Karol Markowicz.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mind Matters
The Immortal Mind: An Interview with Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 0:46


Is the mind more than the brain? Is there a scientific case for the existence of the soul? On this episode, host Dr. Robert J. Marks speaks with neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor about his new book The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon’s Case for the Existence of the Soul. Dr. Egnor is an experienced brain surgeon who previously held materialist views but Read More › Source

Mind Matters
Why Our Minds Are More Than “Meat Computers”

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 0:30


Some scientists and philosophers hold the view that our brains are basically brains made of meat. Today, Dr. Eric Holloway and Dr. Robert J. Marks explain what’s wrong with this idea in the concluding segment of their conversation with guest host Patrick Flynn. For starters, the computational theory of mind may be incompatible with materialism or physicalism, as formal, abstract Read More › Source

Mind Matters
AI Language Models: Real Intelligence Or Creative Thievery?

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 0:28


Are AI language models like ChatGPT, Grok, and Perplexity actually intelligent? Or are they getting away with a creative kind of thievery? Welcome to the Mind Matters News podcast, your source for discussions on all things philosophy of mind and artificial intelligence. Today, guest host Patrick Flynn continues his conversation with Dr. Eric Holloway and Dr. Robert J. Marks. The Read More › Source

Mind Matters
Piloting the Cloud: A Technical Tour with Walter Myers III

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 0:41


Like many, you may be storing important files and photos in the cloud. But just where is this magical cloud? How is it powered? Is it safe? To answer these questions and more, host Robert J. Marks is joined by Walter Myers III, a principal engineering manager for Microsoft’s Azure Cloud and a Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute. Their conversation Read More › Source

Mind Matters
Transforming Industries with AI: Insights from Entrepreneur David Copps

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 0:33


On this episode, host Robert J. Marks concludes a three-part conversation with entrepreneur, technologist, and thought leader David Copps. Copps has over two decades of experience pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence and other technologies. In this final segment, Copps discusses how his companies have harnessed emerging AI technologies. He discusses Brainspace, a company Copps founded that created one of the Read More › Source

Mind Matters
How to Build a Successful Startup in the Age of AI

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 0:33


Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses operate. But some best practices remain, no matter what the technology landscape looks like. On this episode, host Robert J. Marks continues his conversation with renowned entrepreneur, technologist, and thought leader David Copps. Copps has over two decades of experience pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. In this segment, Copps advises Read More › Source

Mind Matters
Perspectives of a Different Kind of AI Entrepreneur

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 0:26


How can entrepreneurs incorporate the benefits of AI while maintaining their dedication to serving fellow human beings? On this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J. Marks welcomes David Copps, a renowned entrepreneur, technologist, and thought leader with over two decades of experience pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. He’s the founder and CEO of a Read More › Source

Mind Matters
How AI Can Complement Human Capabilities: More with Dr. Joe McDonald

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 0:21


On this episode, host Robert J. Marks concludes a conversation with psychologist Dr. Joe McDonald exploring the relationship between cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence (AI). The age of AI is upon us and is already changing the way we conduct our lives. What is the optimal division of tasks between humans and machines? In Part 2 of this interview, Dr. Read More › Source

Mind Matters
Beyond the Physical: A Panel Discussion on the Nature of the Mind

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 0:02


Many proponents of artificial intelligence operate from an assumption that our own minds and conscious experience can be solely attributed to our physical brains. But is this assumption true? This question is the key focus of the book Minding the Brain, edited by our guests: Angus Menuge, Brian Krouse, and Robert J. Marks. Joining them to discuss this volume is today’s Read More › Source

Mind Matters
Cognitive Psychology and the Limits of AI: An Interview with Dr. Joe McDonald

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 0:26


On this episode, host Robert J. Marks begins a conversation with Dr. Joe McDonald exploring the relationship between cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence (AI). Dr. Joe McDonald is an expert in cognitive psychology and human factors research. He is the CEO and Principal at Jumpseat Research, a firm that applies cognitive science principles to improve technology design and user experiences. Read More › Source

Mind Matters
The Hype and Limitations of Generative AI

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 0:30


On this episode, host Robert J. Marks concludes his conversation with economics professor and author Gary Smith about the hype and limitations of generative AI. Smith is the Fletcher Jones Professor of Economics at Ponoma College and a frequent contributor to Mind Matters News. In this portion of the conversation, Smith and Marks explore the hype around artificial general intelligence Read More › Source

Mind Matters
The AI Bubble: Lessons from Past Financial Bubbles

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 0:41


In this installment of the Mind Matters News podcast, host Robert J. Marks begins a conversation with economics professor and author Gary Smith about the hype of generative AI and its impact on the market. Smith is the Fletcher Jones Professor of Economics at Ponoma College and a frequent contributor to Mind Matters News. Smith argues that generative AI, embodied Read More › Source

Mind Matters
Semper Fi: A Marine’s Perspective on Faith, Duty, and Service

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 0:29


In  this episode, host Robert J. Marks continues his conversation with retired major general Bobby Hollingsworth about his experiences in the U.S. Marines and his work advocating for reservists at the Pentagon. Hollingsworth unpacks the meaning of “Semper Fi” in the Marine Corps and the importance of supporting his fellow marines as riflemen on the pointed end of the spear. Read More › Source

Mind Matters
The Radio Frequency Spectrum as a Finite Natural Resource

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 0:01


On this episode of Mind Matters News from the archive, hosts Robert J. Marks and Austin Egbert welcome Andrew Clegg to the show to discuss the radio spectrum as a finite natural resource and how to best manage it. The conversation kicks off with an overview of the electromagnetic spectrum and the different frequency bands used for various wireless technologies. Read More › Source

Mind Matters
The Significance of Mirror Neurons: More With Dr. Mihretu Guta

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 0:45


On this episode, host Dr. Robert J. Marks continues his chat with Dr. Mihretu Guta about exploring the philosophical challenges surrounding the neuroscientific research on mirror neurons. What the heck is a mirror neuron you ask? As described in Part 1, it’s a type of brain cell that fires when a person observes an action being performed, as well as Read More › Source

Mind Matters
How Human Trafficking Flourishes in the Age of Social Media and How We Can Push Back

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 0:01


It’s tempting to think that human trafficking is a problem in a far-away land. Unfortunately, it’s much closer. Like in our back yard closer. On this episode, host Robert J. Marks speaks with Charlie Crockett, head educational trainer with Unbound Now, an organization that works to combat human trafficking through education, training, victim services, and partnerships with law enforcement. The Read More › Source

Mind Matters
The Unique Relationship Between Consciousness and Its Bearer

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 0:43


What kind of being must exist for consciousness to exist? On this episode, hosts Robert J. Marks and Angus Menuge conclude their discussion with Dr. Mihretu Guta about his contribution to the recent volume Minding the Brain. The first half of this conversation centered on the amazing nature of consciousness and how it really doesn’t reduce to anything physical. In Part Read More › Source

Mind Matters
In What Sense is Consciousness a Property?

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 0:46


On this episode, hosts Robert J. Marks and Angus Menuge welcome Dr. Mihretu Guta to discuss his contribution to the recent volume Minding the Brain. Dr. Guta discusses the nature of consciousness and the challenges in understanding it from a philosophical perspective. He argues that consciousness is a unique property that is deeply subjective and personal, making it difficult to study Read More › Source

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Discovery Institute Podcasts: Dr. Robert J. Marks Reads From Minding the Brain

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024


Mind Matters
Dr. Robert J. Marks Reads From Minding the Brain

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 0:08


Is your mind the same thing as your brain? Or are there aspects of mind that are external to the biology of the brain? This is the mind-body problem, and it has captivated curious minds since the dawn of human contemplation. Today many insist that the mind is completely reducible to the brain. But is that claim justified? On this Read More › Source

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Mind Matters
AI’s Boundaries and Human Creativity: A Conversation with Dr. Robert J. Marks

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 0:27


In this recent radio interview, prefaced by a brief introduction from Discovery Institute representative Dr. Tom Winkler, host Mark Davis speaks with Dr. Robert Marks, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Baylor University and director of the Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence. Marks discusses his book Non-Computable You: What You Do That Artificial Intelligence Read More › Source

Mind Matters
Robert Marks & Zoltan Istvan Debate AI and Transhumanism

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 65:03


Are we on the verge of an era of incalculable human progress because of the power of AI, or are we threatened with being made obsolete and perhaps extinguished in an age of intelligent machines? In this episode, Robert J. Marks and author Zoltan Istvan debate secular transhumanism and artificial intelligence (AI). Marks argues that AI can never be creative Read More › Source

Mind Matters
Exploring Personal Identity: More from Dr. Jonathan Loose

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 31:18


In this episode of Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Angus Menuge continue their discussion with Dr. Jonathan J. Loose, author of the chapter “The Simple Theory of Personal Identity and the Life Scientific” in the book Minding the Brain. They explore thought experiments that challenge the idea that personal identity is solely determined by physical and psychological continuity. Read More › Source

Mind Matters
Dr. Jonathan Loose on Personal Identity and the Life Scientific

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 48:32


In this episode of Mind Matters News, co-hosts Robert J Marks and Angus Menuge interview Dr. Jonathan Loose, another featured author included in the recent volume Minding the Brain. The book delves into the age-old question is the mind more than the brain? Loose’s chapter is titled “The Simple Theory of Personal Identity and The Life Scientific.” The trio discuss the Read More › Source

Mind Matters
The Atomistic vs. Relational Model of Personhood

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 37:58


In this episode, host Robert J. Marks and guest Dr. Eric Jones continue to discuss the concept of the relational person and its implications for psychology research. They explore two competing models of the person: the atomistic, egoistic model and the relational model. Dr. Jones highlights examples of researchers who approach psychology research from an atomistic, egoistic perspective, rooted in Read More › Source

Mind Matters
The Relational Person: Challenging the Dominant Model in Psychology

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 29:51


On this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J. Marks interviews Dr. Eric Jones, a professor of psychology at Regent University, about the concept of the relational person. Jones contributed a chapter on the topic to the recent volume Minding the Brain. Jones explains that the dominant view in psychology is the atomistic individual, which sees individuals as self-contained entities Read More › Source

Intelligent Design the Future
Bob Marks on Why AI Won't Destroy the World, or Save It

Intelligent Design the Future

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 20:09


Today's ID the Future from the vault dives into the controversial realm of artificial intelligence (AI). Will robots or other computers ever become so fast and powerful that they become conscious, creative, and free? Will AI reach a point where it leaves humans in the dust? To shed light on these and other questions, host Casey Luskin interviews computer engineering professor Robert J. Marks, head of the Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence. Source

Humanize
Robert J. Marks II and Zoltan Istvan on the Promise — or Threat — of Artificial Intelligence

Humanize

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 63:34


In this episode of Humanize, Wesley focuses on AI — artificial intelligence. Are we on the verge of an era if incalculable human progress because of the power of AI? Or are we threatened with being made obsolete and perhaps extinguished in an age of intelligent machines? Or, perhaps, a combination of both? The program features two experts who have Read More ›

Intelligent Design the Future
How Finely Tuned Is Our Universe?

Intelligent Design the Future

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 35:46


On this ID the Future from the archive, Baylor University computer engineering professor Robert J. Marks hosts Ola Hössjer of Stockholm University and Daniel Díaz of the University of Miami to discuss a recent research paper the three contributed to the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics, “Is Cosmological Tuning Fine or Coarse?" Although it's no easy question to answer rigorously, the paper sheds new light on just how finely tuned our universe--and our existence--actually is. In this conversation, Marks, Hössjer, and Díaz unpack the long answer. Source

Mind Matters
Talk More, Tech Less: Digital Wellness Tips From Dawn Wible

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 61:47


On this episode, host Robert J. Marks welcomes Dawn Wible, founder of the digital wellness organization Talk More. Tech Less., to discuss the impact of digital media on mental health and well-being. Wible emphasizes the need to be intentional about technology use and offers strategies for mitigating the negative effects of excessive screen time. Wible highlights five areas of life Read More › Source

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Discovery Institute Podcasts: The High Tech Animal Navigation That Defies Darwinian Explanations

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024


On this classic episode of ID the Future from the vault, we spotlight the book Animal Algorithms: Evolution and the Mysterious Origin of Ingenious Instincts. The author, Eric Cassell, joins host and Baylor computer engineering professor Robert J. Marks to discuss the groundbreaking book and, in particular, the chapters on some of the animal kingdom's […]

Intelligent Design the Future
The High Tech Animal Navigation That Defies Darwinian Explanations

Intelligent Design the Future

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 35:13


On this classic episode of ID the Future from the vault, we spotlight the book Animal Algorithms: Evolution and the Mysterious Origin of Ingenious Instincts. The author, Eric Cassell, joins host and Baylor computer engineering professor Robert J. Marks to discuss the groundbreaking book and, in particular, the chapters on some of the animal kingdom's most stunning navigators—the arctic tern, homing pigeons, the monarch butterfly, and the desert ant, among others. Enjoy more episodes and find show notes at idthefuture.com! Source

Mind Matters
Is Methodological Naturalism Necessary for Scientific Progress?

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 20:58


In this episode, hosts Angus Menuge and Robert J. Marks conclude their three-part discussion with Dr. Robert Larmer about his chapter on methodological naturalism in the recent volume Minding the Brain. The trio argue that methodological naturalism is not the only viable approach in scientific inquiry and that it can be an obstruction to discovering the truth. They suggest that explanations Read More › Source

Mind Matters
The State of Innovation and the Impact of AI

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 86:06


In this episode, host Robert J. Marks discusses the state of innovation and the impact of AI with guest Jeffrey Funk, author of the book Technology Change and the Rise of New Industries. They discuss the hype around AI, the limitations of large language models like GPT-3, the slowing rate of innovation, the impact of Goodhart’s Law on academia, and the Read More › Source

Mind Matters
Methodological Naturalism: Neutral Principle or Self-Refuting Philosophy?

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 15:47


In this episode, hosts Robert J. Marks and Angus Menuge interview Dr. Robert Larmer about his chapter on methodological naturalism in the recently published volume Minding the Brain. Larmer explains that methodological naturalism is the assumption that when pursuing knowledge, one must always posit a physical cause and never appeal to a non-physical cause. Larmer argues that methodological naturalism is not Read More › Source

Mind Matters
From Material to Mind: Understanding Idealism

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 32:27


In this episode of the Mind Matters News podcast, host Robert J. Marks and co-host Brian Krouse continue their discussion of idealism with Dr. Doug Axe. In his chapter on the topic for the recent volume Minding the Brain, Axe presents four conundrums that support the move away from physicalism and dualism towards idealism. Axe discusses these conundrums with Marks and Krouse. The Read More › Source

Mind Matters
Unpacking Idealism: Animals and Consciousness

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 23:01


In this episode, co-hosts Robert J. Marks and Brian R. Krouse continue to discuss the concept of idealism with guest Dr. Doug Axe. The topic this time is idealism and its implications for animals and quantum mechanics. Idealism suggests that reality consists of thinkers and their thoughts, with physical objects perhaps being the thoughts of God. When it comes to Read More › Source

Mind Matters
A Common Sense Defense of Idealism

Mind Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 32:04


In this episode, co-hosts Robert J. Marks and Brian R. Krouse discuss the concept of idealism with guest Dr. Doug Axe. Idealism is the belief that reality exists exclusively in the minds and ideas of individuals. Dr. Axe explains that idealism suggests that the physical world is a product of divine thoughts, and that everything that exists is made up Read More › Source