Why Life Is the Most Unnatural Thing in the Universe

Intelligent Design the Future

Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture

Science, Philosophy, Astronomy, Society & Culture, Life Sciences

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🗓️ 26 May 2025

⏱️ 26 minutes

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We usually think of life as the most natural thing there is – blooming plants, flowing water, the cycles of nature. But what if that perspective is fundamentally challenged by the very laws of physics that govern our universe? On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes physicist Dr. Eric Hedin to the podcast to discuss the compelling idea that life is the most "unnatural" thing in the universe. Dr. Hedin contends that the complex, organized nature of life defies the natural tendency of matter and energy towards disorder and equilibrium, suggesting that life requires something only an intelligent designer could provide. Source

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0:00.0	Hey everyone. A quick heads up before we get to today's episode. This fall, Discovery Institute
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0:16.2	They cover the fundamentals of biology and chemistry and also introduce students to the powerful
0:21.2	evidence of intelligent design in nature. The courses include video lectures, readings,
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0:47.3	These courses are a wonderful way to raise up the next generation of scientists, scientists
0:52.2	who understand that we and our universe are intelligently designed.
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1:00.1	That's Discovery Institute.orgatomy.
1:06.6	ID, The Future, a podcast about evolution and intelligent design.
1:15.0	Welcome to ID the Future. I'm Andrew McDermott, the guy who talks to intelligent design scientists to share their research and work with you.
1:23.9	Well, on today's episode, I get to once again welcome Dr. Eric Hedin to the podcast.
1:29.0	Dr. Hedine is Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at Ball State University in Indiana.
1:35.0	He is author of the book, Canceled Science, What Some Atheists Don't Want You to See.
1:40.4	He speaks at universities around the country and writes regularly on the evidence for intelligent
1:44.9	design at Evolution News and Science Today. That's at EvolutionNews.org. Welcome back, Dr. Hedin.
1:52.8	Thank you so much, Andrew. It's great to be here today. Looking forward to talking with you again.
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