What would Darwin say to today’s creationists?

Eugenie Scott presents the British Humanist Association's 2015 Darwin Day Lecture to an audience of over 1,000 people in central London. As ever, the Darwin Day Lecture is chaired by Richard Dawkins, a Patron of the BHA.



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Eugenie Scott focuses her lecture on creationist objections to Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection, systematically showing in each case where these were based on misunderstandings of science, wishful thinking, or attempts to deceive.


Eugenie Scott: What would Darwin say to today’s creationists? (2015 Darwin Day Lecture)

Genie Scott: Playing with deception

What are the differences among urban legends, pranks, hoaxes, and frauds? In each, there is an intention to deceive, but both the spirit and the consequences of the deceit vary considerably. At what point do we pass from “good clean fun” to harmful consequences? A review of some examples of each, and a reflection on the bigger picture.



From Genie Scott's talk at the 2014 The Amazing Meeting conference. When: July 12, 2014. Where: TAM, Las Vegas

Introducing Ann Reid: NCSE's New Executive Director

The changing of the guard: Genie Scott, retiring executive director, in conversation with Ann Reid, NCSE's new executive director. Ann talks about her life as a scientist (and sequencing the 1918 flu), the rise of science denial, and NCSE's plans for combating it.



Where: NCSE offices.
When: 11/17/2013

Potholer54, Eugenie Scott and Don Exodus - Would I lie to you?

Here are a few hours of an 8 hour event in support of MSF/Doctors without Borders.



The Magic Sandwich Show,

Eugenie Scott - Reason and Creationism

Eugenie C. Scott has been since 1987 the Executive Director of the National Center for Science Education, Inc., a pro-evolution non-profit science education organization in the USA. She is a leading critic of young earth creationism and intelligent design.



A Celebration of Reason - 2012 Global Atheist Convention
13-15th April - Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre
Presented by the Atheist Foundation of Australia

http://atheistconvention.org.au
http://atheistfoundation.org.au

Legends, Hoaxes, Frauds, and Frauds of Science

Genie Scott's entertaining and enlightening SkeptiCal talk about urban legends, science frauds (like Piltdown Man), out-and-out silliness (like Australia's Drop Bear), and more.



Where: SkeptiCal 2013, Berkeley.
When: 6/15/2013

Genie Scott vs Kent Hovind - The Radio Debate

Genie Scott debates Young Earth Creationist Kent Hovind on WBT radio (Charlotte, NC) in 1993.



Courtesy of WBT Radio, www.wbt.com.

Déjà vu all over again

Genie Scott on evolution and climate change denial.



Where: UW Madison, Free Thought Festival.
When: 3/8/2013.

Creationism du jour: Q&A

Panel discussion featuring Genie Scott, PZ Myers, and Larry Moran.



When: 12/1/2012.
Where: Eschaton 2012, Ottawa.
Video courtesy of www.youtube.com/user/AtheismTV

Creationism du jour

Executive director Genie Scott talks about the history of creationist legislation, including bills that allow teachers to "critically analyze" evolution or present the "full range of scientific views of origins". Strategies, tactics, and more.



When: 12/1/2012.
Where: Eschaton 2012, Ottawa.

In the Beginning Science, Origins, and Religion

How do science and religion view the origins of life, of humans, of the Universe? In this new video, NCSE executive director Genie Scott examines the two approaches, the similarities, the conflicts.



When 9/19/2012.
Where: Westminster College

Creationism - Hear the Scientists Respond

Scientists counter the claims of intelligent design proponents. Here is an excellent documentary on the "controversy" surrounding evolution called "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial": http://youtu.be/x2xyrel-2vI




Evolution as fact and theory: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution_as_fact_and_theory

A great video on the subject from cdk007: http://youtu.be/LIm2H0ksawg

and an article by Dr. Richard Lenski: http://www.actionbioscience.org/evolution/lenski.html

The Collapse of Intelligent Design (Ken Miller Lecture): http://youtu.be/Ohd5uqzlwsU

Wikipedia page on Evolution: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution

Frequently asked questions about evolution: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/faq/index.html

Evolution: Fact and Theory: http://www.actionbioscience.org/evolution/lenski.html
101 Reasons Why Evolution is True: http://ideonexus.com/2012/02/12/101-reasons-why-evolution-is-true/

Evidence of Common Descent: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evidence_of_common_descent
Human Evolution Database: http://exposingreligionblog.tumblr.com/post/29779540482

Evolution 101: http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/evo_01
8 examples of evolution in action: http://listverse.com/2011/11/19/8-examples-of-evolution-in-action/
15 Evolutionary Gems: http://www.nature.com/nature/newspdf/evolutiongems.pdf
Evolution teaching resources: http://www.evoled.org/Lessons/evidence.htm

Speakers in this video:

Barbara Forrest, Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy, Dept. of History and Political Science, South Eastern Louisiana University. Author, "Creationism's Trojan Horse: The Wedge of Intelligent Design"

David Deamer, Ph.D., Professor in Dept. of Biomolecular Engineering, Under NASA grant to research the origins of Life, U.C. Santa Cruz

Eugenie C. Scott, Ph.D., Exec. Director, National Center for Science Education, Author of College Textbook, "Evolution vs. Creationism: An Introduction"

Kenneth Miller, Ph.D. Cell Biologist, Professor of Biology at Brown University. Author of three High School & College Biology Textbooks, Plus "Finding Darwin's God" and "Only a Theory: Evolution and the Battle for America's Soul"

Kevin Padian, Ph.D. Professor of Integrative Biology, Evolutionary Biologist, Macro Evolution, Curator of Paleontology at the Museum of Paleontology, U.C. Berkley

James Hofmann, Ph.D. Professor of History & Philosophy of Science (specializing in the history of evolutionary sciences), California State University, at Fullerton

Francisco Ayala, Ph.D., Donald Bren Professor of Biological Sciences, Dept. of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, U.C. Irvine, 2001 National Medal of Science Laureate

James L. Powell, Ph.D., Geologist, Specialist in Geochronology, Former Director and President of the L.A. County Museum of Natural History, USC. Executive Director of the National Physical Science Consortium.

In the Beginning: Science, Origins, and Religion

How do science and religion view the origins of life, of humans, of the Universe? NCSE executive director Genie Scott examines the two approaches, the similarities, the conflicts.



When 9/19/2012.
Where: Westminster College

Climate Science in Schools: the Next Evolution

NCSE executive director Genie Scott chats with polar explorer Will Steger about their experiences and perspectives on climate change education. Steger is an educator and author of several books on his expeditions and environmental issues, including climate change.



Where: University of Minnesota.
When: August 6, 2012

Climate change and evolution education under attack

Genie Scott talks about bills attacking climate change and evolution education, the dismal state of science education, and why NCSE is stepping into the climate change education fray.



When: 8/21/2012.
Where: American Chemical Society conference

In the Beginning: Explanations from Science and Religion

Eugenie C. Scott, Francisco Ayala, and Denis Lamoureux on the intersection (and collision) of faith and evolution.



Hosted by NPR's Neal Conan, sponsored by Ohio State University and the Center of Science and Industry.

Air date: 10/14/2009

The Future of the Creationism and Evolution Controversy

Dr. Eugenie Scott of the National Center for Science Education discusses the tactics employed by creationists in denying the science behind evolution. Live on stage at TAM 2012.



Video from USA 2012

Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (full movie)

Ben Stein's "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed" is a Intelligent Design promotionel movie about "the freedom of speech suppression to which Intelligent Design proponents are being subjected" to by the "atheistic American academic dictatorship".







With:

Richard Dawkins
PZ Meyers
Danniel C Dennett
Michael Shermer
Genie Scott/Eugenie Scott

Intelligent Design:
William
Jonathan Wells
John Lennox

National Center for Science Education

The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a not-for-profit, membership organization providing information and resources for schools, parents, and concerned citizens working to keep evolution and climate science in public school science education.



National Center for Science Education educate the press and public about the scientific and educational aspects of controversies surrounding the teaching of evolution and climate change, and supply needed information and advice to defend good science education at local, state, and national levels.



The 4500 members are scientists, teachers, clergy, and citizens with diverse religious and political affiliations.

Why creationism isn't science

Can creationism be turned into a science? Is intelligent design a valid scientific "philosophy"? Genie Scott dissects the claims, the tactics, and the methods being used to confuse the public about what is science and what isn't.



Speaker: Genie Scott
When: 9/10/2011.
Where: denkfest Zürich