“but the old saying of ‘Vox populi, vox Dei’, as every philosopher knows, cannot be trusted in science”
— Charles Darwin, Origin of Species
In celebration of Charles Darwin Day 2020, the Secular Society of MIT presents a special talk by Harvard University cell biologist Marc W Kirschner. Dr Kirschner is known for major discoveries in cell and developmental biology, and for co-authoring “The Plausibility of Life: Resolving Darwin’s Dilemma”, a seminal book presenting the scientific case for how living organisms on Earth developed with such astounding variety and complexity. He will discuss his solutions to this puzzle, reflect on the book’s relevance 15 years on, and respond to criticism of his ideas by intelligent design advocates.
WHEN: Wednesday, FEB/12, 7pm
WHERE: 2-190 (1st Floor, 182 Memorial Drive, https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=2)
Free entry. Darwin’s birthday party with cake, beverages, and themed games follows talk.
The event will be photographed and recorded.
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MIT calendar link: http://calendar.mit.edu/event/ssomit_darwin_day_2020
Funded by the MIT Association for Students Activities and the Greater Boston Humanists
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