Question #3

The scientists response appeared dismissive, which alienated the intelligent design community. This response creates unnecessary tension amongst both groups. As scientists we need to develop better communication skills. Our response to the intelligent design community may perhaps be more important then winning the argument. Developing good communication between the intelligent design community and the scientists will create a higher likelihood the intelligent design community eventually accepts evolution. The general public is much more receptive to a respectful scientist. In the long run, public perception is very useful which perhaps is key to evolution acceptance.

Question #2

Well, for the most part scientists believe intelligent design is a bunch of crap!! Scientists believe the theory of intelligent design is closer to "hocus pocus" then factually supported. They believe intelligent design is a gimmick provided by the intelligent design community in hopes of discrediting the science behind evolution. Another words, an explanation proposed to create controversy over the facts supporting evolution that develop doubt amongst the greater populous.

Question #1

I think scientist are quick to dismiss the intelligent design community because each group have their own interpretation of facts! Another words, scientist formulate their conclusions around what they can prove scientifically, while the intelligent design community formulate their conclusion around what science can not prove! The scientific community appear dismissive to the intelligent design community, perhaps even arrogant in their assumption that evolution is fact, as defined scientifically. Whereas, scientists appear to regard the intelligent design community as having NO intelligent at all. The intelligent design community focuses on the lack of proof regarding "The Beginning" or as scientist refer to as "The Big Bang". Intelligent design believers focus on the complexity of life systems as proof that a higher power was needed for such diverse systems. My belief is the intelligent design community does have a valid point. Science can not prove The Big Bang beyond a reasonable doubt(at least not yet) but they can prove a vast majority of evolution as fact scientifically. I believe the intelligent design community relies on one specific issue(The Big Bang) to discredit evolution. Scientist need to lay out all the scientific factual evidence and compare to the intelligent design evidence. Start the discussion as if both groups know nothing and build a foundation of knowledge. Only later, begin to link evidence that would support evolution.

Strat Column

Here is the strat column proposed in class, using illustrator.

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Research Topic

I plan on presenting Superfund site locations in relation with soil/formation permeability. Still not sure how I plan to approach the topic but I will continue to research and will keep you informed.