I will be participating in a new show hosted by the Infidel Guy, "Evolution 101." Anyone interested in posting questions for the show may do so at this website. Also, anyone who knows of any individuals who may be able to contribute as scientific guests, let me know here or by email.
Evolution 101 Podcasts By Dr. Zachary Moore
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Posted 26 October 2005 - 05:16 PM
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Posted 26 October 2005 - 05:50 PM
You've become quite the apologist Zach. That's meant as a compliment!
Dr. Zachary Moore is a scientist specializing in molecular biology, a contributor and moderator for this site, and an ex-Christian. A big thank-you to Dr. Zach for allowing us to feature his podcast efforts here. Also, be sure to check out his Evolution 101 website at http://www.drzach.net/evolution101/
The feed is available on the iTunes directory, or you can find it here.
Dr. Zachary Moore is a scientist specializing in molecular biology, a contributor and moderator for this site, and an ex-Christian. A big thank-you to Dr. Zach for allowing us to feature his podcast efforts here. Also, be sure to check out his Evolution 101 website at http://www.drzach.net/evolution101/
The feed is available on the iTunes directory, or you can find it here.
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Posted 27 October 2005 - 10:15 AM
And I'll take it as such, although honestly I'm not sure how I got to this point.You're becoming quite the apologist. That's meant as a compliment.
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Posted 27 October 2005 - 10:40 AM
What a great idea. There is so much that people don't understand about the subject. With a little education the lightbulbs will turn on and hopefully some of the stupidity will take a lull.
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Posted 27 October 2005 - 10:50 AM
someone should publish a book Reality for Dummies, included:
fantasy books, debunked
fantasy theories revealed
evolution 101
The Sun is 99.9% of the entire mass of this solar system
and more
fantasy books, debunked
fantasy theories revealed
evolution 101
The Sun is 99.9% of the entire mass of this solar system
and more
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Posted 27 October 2005 - 03:53 PM
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Posted 29 October 2005 - 05:37 AM
Way to go, Zach! Glad you got on the program!
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Posted 02 November 2005 - 02:22 AM
HOLY CRAP ON A STICK!!! Dr. Massimo Pigliucci is a contributor???
I loved his book "Denying Evolution!" It was quite terrific.
I loved his book "Denying Evolution!" It was quite terrific.
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Posted 07 November 2005 - 06:55 PM
I will be participating in a new show hosted by the Infidel Guy, "Evolution 101." Anyone interested in posting questions for the show may do so at this website. Also, anyone who knows of any individuals who may be able to contribute as scientific guests, let me know here or by email.
Is this show going to be available as a podcast as well? Is there a date you guys are throwing around for the start of the show?
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Posted 08 November 2005 - 10:36 PM
Those are both decisions that Reggie will be making, as host and producer. As soon as I know, I'll let you know here.
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Posted 10 November 2005 - 12:51 PM
That's sweet Zach.....and very cool to see "Dr" in front of your name. 
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Posted 18 November 2005 - 02:04 PM
Just got off the phone with Reggie- the show will premiere tomorrow, Saturday November 19th, at 11AM EST.
Don't forget to tune in.
Don't forget to tune in.
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Posted 18 November 2005 - 03:06 PM
Already heckling everyone I know to listen.
Richard Dawkins: "That is by far the worst argument for the existence of God I've ever heard of."
Ray Comfort: "But you have heard of it."
Parrots of the Creationism - Coming to a theater near you!
Ray Comfort: "But you have heard of it."
Parrots of the Creationism - Coming to a theater near you!
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Posted 19 November 2005 - 08:54 PM
Hey, Zach! You rocked all over my question about ERVs. Good show! I actually learned a thing or two a lot!
I'm glad you skipped that second question I asked (the one about molecular evidence for beneficial mutations), because I'm not sure why I asked that. It might have been one of those middle-of-the-night things where I meant to ask something else and it came out stupid. I don't even remember what it is I was originally asking.
If you guys want to just erase that question, be my guest. In fact, please do that. Cast that question into the abyss.
Again, great show! You can expect regular questions from me.
I'm glad you skipped that second question I asked (the one about molecular evidence for beneficial mutations), because I'm not sure why I asked that. It might have been one of those middle-of-the-night things where I meant to ask something else and it came out stupid. I don't even remember what it is I was originally asking.
If you guys want to just erase that question, be my guest. In fact, please do that. Cast that question into the abyss.
Again, great show! You can expect regular questions from me.
Richard Dawkins: "That is by far the worst argument for the existence of God I've ever heard of."
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Parrots of the Creationism - Coming to a theater near you!
Ray Comfort: "But you have heard of it."
Parrots of the Creationism - Coming to a theater near you!
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Posted 19 November 2005 - 10:09 PM
The best and possibly most famous atheist would be James Randi. Hes appeared on Penn & Tellers latest show "Bullshit" which was one of the funniest shows I've seen for a long time.
If you have a show of this type it would be well worth contacting him for his input. www.randi.org
If you have a show of this type it would be well worth contacting him for his input. www.randi.org
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Posted 20 November 2005 - 08:08 AM
Neil-
I actually did mention beneficial mutations in response to another question (from that chat room? will have to re-listen). Otherwise, I would have mentioned your second.
I realized halfway in that the concepts I was talking about were pretty technical- some fundamental understanding of molecular genetics is needed to even understand something like a mutation. I was using Reggie as a gauge to estimate how accessible my explanations were to a layman. Radio isn't the most effective way to communicate some of these concepts- I'm used to using PowerPoint.
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James Randi is a great guy, but he doesn't really come from a scientific background per se, so I don't know how relevant he would be to a show like this. I have, however, contacted Dr. Theobald from talk.origins.
I actually did mention beneficial mutations in response to another question (from that chat room? will have to re-listen). Otherwise, I would have mentioned your second.
I realized halfway in that the concepts I was talking about were pretty technical- some fundamental understanding of molecular genetics is needed to even understand something like a mutation. I was using Reggie as a gauge to estimate how accessible my explanations were to a layman. Radio isn't the most effective way to communicate some of these concepts- I'm used to using PowerPoint.
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James Randi is a great guy, but he doesn't really come from a scientific background per se, so I don't know how relevant he would be to a show like this. I have, however, contacted Dr. Theobald from talk.origins.
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Posted 13 March 2006 - 06:18 PM
UPDATE:
This show is now a weekly podcast produced entirely by myself. The feed is available on the iTunes directory, or you can find it here.
The show website is here.
Archives are available at Freethought Media (run by the Infidel Guy) here.
Transcripts of the episodes can be found here.
This show is now a weekly podcast produced entirely by myself. The feed is available on the iTunes directory, or you can find it here.
The show website is here.
Archives are available at Freethought Media (run by the Infidel Guy) here.
Transcripts of the episodes can be found here.
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 09:12 AM
Hey Zach
I just recently got a chance to listen to the shows and I was amazed.... I was first blown away about my own misconceptions about Evolution and 2nd I was amazed on how informitive and and accessable to the average person you made the show
Great Work!!
Keep it up!
--Lunar Shadow
I just recently got a chance to listen to the shows and I was amazed.... I was first blown away about my own misconceptions about Evolution and 2nd I was amazed on how informitive and and accessable to the average person you made the show
Great Work!!
Keep it up!
--Lunar Shadow
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 02:02 PM
Glad to be helpful!
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 07:13 PM
I was reading through the Evolution 101 transcripts and came across something I don't understand:
"Both of these functions are carried out by enzymes whose genes are encoded for within the retrotransposon sequence itself- pretty clever."
To who or what was Dr. Zachary referring as being "pretty clever"
"Both of these functions are carried out by enzymes whose genes are encoded for within the retrotransposon sequence itself- pretty clever."
To who or what was Dr. Zachary referring as being "pretty clever"
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