Books
Books that I have written.
Books that I have written.
Podcasts and Videos in which I have appeared or which I have created.
Dynamical systems simulation in Python. Includes both continuous and stochastic simulation.
An introductory stats book from a Bayesian perspective, including Python software.
Stephen Law vs Alvin Plantinga on the Unbelievable podcast on the topic of the "The Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism".
Basic argument, from Wikipedia on Evolutionary argument against naturalism
I haven't …
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I was asked recently if I thought there was anything good about religion. I felt it was an important enough question to give it a fair amount of thought. Coincidentally …
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In the article Sixteen Concerned Scientists: No Need to Panic About Global Warming, physicist Ivar Giaever is quotes the American Physical Society policy on global warming: 'The evidence is incontrovertible …
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So I've been interested in Bayesian analysis for some time. It has a fascinating history, described in detail in "The theory that would not die" by McGrayne - a truly wonderful …
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Given how I seem to support no delusions, how can I justify perpetuating the myth of Santa Claus with my kids (oldest nearing 10)? First, I have to say I …
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I just got a [shout out from The Legal Watchdog, Michael Cicchini][] for a post I did on [dark matter and the speed of light][]. His response to my criticism …
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Here is an interesting site ["The Bible Foreshadows Scientific Discoveries"][] where there are quotes from the Bible that supposedly pre-dated the actual scientific discoveries. It is interesting for the number …
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I have often heard the charge that critics of the concept of God are simply closed to the possibility of a transcendent being, or of miracles, or of the supernatural …
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These two terms that I had never heard before came up when listening to some Christian apologetic podcasts (specifically Please Convince Me and Stand to Reason). There seems to be …
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One of the so-called fine-tuned parameters in our solar system (fine-tuned specifically for the development of complex life) is that we have a planet with a large moon (compared to …
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During a debate on evolution and design, Professor Edgar Andrews from Queen Mary College London stated that there were four things that science could never explain. He pointed out that …
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From: Steven Winsor Subject: FW: Remember This Guy? - Genius! Date: November 30, 2011 10:20:43 AM EST To: Brian Blais
See last Reagan comment..is he right? J
Not …
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So I was asked recently "what was wrong with someone who, because of their religious convictions, chooses not to participate in scientific research (the example used was nuclear bomb research …
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In preparing for a talk on Science and Religion, I came upon this somewhat amusing example. I did a google search for "Best evidence for..." and filled in one of …
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A very reasoned addition to the climate change discussion. Well done!
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One of the things that I noticed, starting as an undergraduate and moving into graduate school, is that scientists have a peculiar sort of conservative language. They'll say things like …
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In Cranston, RI there is a lawsuit about a mural depicting a school-sanctioned prayer. The image of the mural is here:
The student was offended by having this prayer here …
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1. Introduction
In a prior couple of posts here and here I look into the "evil" probability problem of the girl-named-Florida. This problem compares the following two situations:
Say you …
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A solution to the "faster-than-light" neutrinos is likely to have been found. In the words of the article,
If it stands up, this episode will be laden with irony. Far …
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In a post well outside of his expertise, lawyer Michael D. Cicchini weighs in on the recent observation that some neutrinos have been observed traveling faster than the speed of …
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J J Abrams, the creator of the television show “Lost”, gives a Ted talk where he suggests that sometimes mystery is more important than knowledge. His “mystery box” represents infinite …
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