How to Restore Sanity to Scientific Debates
J. Budziszewski
34.5
13 May 2026
8 June 2026
Everywhere you turn, you’re likely to see evidence of error in thinking, and the realm of science is no exception. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid concludes his conversation with J. Budziszewski, a professor of government, philosophy, and civic leadership at the University of Texas at Austin and author of the new book Pandemic of Lunacy: How to Think Clearly When Everyone Around You Seems Crazy. In his book, Budziszewski identifies thirty irrational ideas that are prevalent in modern society. He argues that many people have abandoned common sense and objectivity, leading to a cloud of confusion regarding human nature, science, and morality.
In Part 2, we jump into more lunacies relevant to the scientific debates around human beings, biological life, and design in nature.
Miss the first half of this conversation? Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/CEA7-rvg3rY?si=1Q1LRo_BtJC1KSKw
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