Question: Expresses personal incredulity over how evolution produces complexity
Dr.S Answer : scientific processes aren’t always intuitive, we have empirical evidence evolutionary processes work
Behe: Repeats claim you know design when you see it. Offers analogy of finding a message and knowing it was designed. Offers analogy of Easter Island statues.
Dr S. Points out that analogies aren’t evidence and analogies break down when you look at the details. Points out ID arguments are intuitive, not supported with positive evidence.
Behe once again harps on the purposeful arrangement of parts, again confused function with purpose.
Dr. S again points out analogies “this looks like human design” are not evidence. Points out ID as done now is not science.
ED: Behe again goes back to purposeful arrangement of parts. Seems to be his only argument.
Behe whines how science hates ID and try to hold it back.
ED: Behe asked about his claim design often leaves “residue” (like sawdust at a carpentry shop). Behe deflects the question and instead claims the bacterial phage is exquisitely designed.
Dr.S again points out science is not equipped to answer questions about Theism.
ED: Behe whines evolution gives a false impression about how much science knows.
Session ends.