Chapter

The Wisdom of Stones
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2:26:39 - 2:32:50 (06:11)

Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the difference between intelligent design and natural evolution with regards to rocks and stones. He explains the concept of geofacts and what determines whether a stone is the product of artifice or nature.

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The guest shares his appreciation for fossils and rocks and how they can hold information about the Earth's history and the knowledge of previous civilizations.
2:26:39 - 2:28:37 (01:58)
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Paleontology
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The guest shares his appreciation for fossils and rocks and how they can hold information about the Earth's history and the knowledge of previous civilizations.

Chapter
The Wisdom of Stones
Episode
#268 – Robert Proctor: Nazi Science and Ideology
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The concept of intelligent design is often illogically used, but there are some examples of genuine intelligent design, such as distinguishing between artifacts and natural occurrences in geology.
2:28:37 - 2:32:50 (04:13)
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Intelligent Design
Summary

The concept of intelligent design is often illogically used, but there are some examples of genuine intelligent design, such as distinguishing between artifacts and natural occurrences in geology. However, beauty alone is not a sufficient signal to determine if something is a result of intelligent design or natural evolution/design.

Chapter
The Wisdom of Stones
Episode
#268 – Robert Proctor: Nazi Science and Ideology
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast