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“Proponents of intelligent design don't accept that some of the very complex nanomachines that we have inside ourselves could have come about solely on the basis of natural selection.” quote by Francis Collins
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“Proponents of intelligent design don't accept that some of the very complex nanomachines that we have inside ourselves could have come about solely on the basis of natural selection.”

Francis Collins

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Intelligent design overlooks that complex biological machines can arise via natural selection over time.

In simple terms: Natural selection can create complex life.

Key Takeaway

Consider evidence for evolutionary mechanisms.

Themes

evolution complexity science belief

Mood

analytical inquisitive

Type

scientific educational

When to use this quote

  • medical research
  • education
  • public policy

Key Concepts

biology philosophy of science

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you explain intricate biology?
  • What evidence supports natural selection?
A Different Perspective

Complexity may seem improbable without design.

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