Episode 5: Darwin’s Dangerous Idea
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04-Jun-2026
What if the mechanism most commonly cited as evidence for evolution doesn’t actually explain the origin of new biological information? In Episode 5 of Shadow League, we take a closer look at natural selection—the concept often credited to Charles Darwin as the engine of evolution—and examine its role in the broader debate over origins. Exploring the differences between selection and creation, variation and innovation, this episode investigates whether natural selection can truly account for the complexity and diversity of life. Along the way, we examine how evolutionary ideas have been taught to generations of students, the influence of naturalistic philosophy on modern education, and why competing narratives about the past continue to shape the future of Western culture.
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