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Return of the Lizard Brain? Seems Not: Denyse O’Leary; September 10, 2026; 3; Neuroscience & Mind

Oppenheimer’s Demon Is “9/11 Times a Thousand”: David Klinghoffer; September 10, 2026; 4; Arts

Parents, You Are Your Child’s First and Most Important Educator: Keri D. Ingraham; September 9, 2026; 3; Education

Replacing Federal Overreach With Education Freedom: Keri D. Ingraham; September 3, 2026; 3; Education

A Hard Reset for American Education: Keri D. Ingraham; September 3, 2026; 3; Education

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Nature: Scientists Should Have to Register with Governments to Prevent “Misinformation”

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August 29, 2026
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Nature — the most prestigious science journal in the world — has editorialized in favor of requiring scientists to register with governments as a condition of participation in the sector. Here’s the context. South Africa has legislation pending that would require scientists to register with a government body or face significant legal consequences. Nature applauds the authoritarian idea.

Video

Keri D. Ingraham Encourages Parents in New School Year on Tiffany Meier Tonight

Wesley J. Smith Defends Medical Conscience on Family First New Zealand: Center on Human Exceptionalism; September 1, 2026; Human Exceptionalism

Keri D. Ingraham Talks Trump Administration’s Push for School Choice on Newsmax: American Center for Transforming Education; August 27, 2026; Education

Keri D. Ingraham Discusses Participating in White House Back-to-School Event on One America News: American Center for Transforming Education; August 26, 2026; Education

Michele Steeb Talks HUD’s Treatment First Toolkit on NTD Newsroom: Center on Wealth & Poverty; August 19, 2026; Homelessness

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Podcast

Priors & Proof: Brian Miller Unpacks the Meyer/Halper Debate

_{Brian Miller
September 9, 2026}

Are the Big Bang and the evidence for the fine-tuning of the universe evidence that supports theistic belief or undermines it? On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes Dr. Brian Miller to give us a breakdown of a recent debate between philosopher of science Dr. Stephen Meyer and science communicator Phil Halper about the Big Bang, the arguments for fine-tuning, and the compatibility of science and faith in general. Meyer and Halper recently sat down for a lively three-hour conversation moderated by host Justin Brierley for his series Uncommon Ground. The two thinkers took turns communicating their positions on which of the many cosmology models on offer these days best explains the origin of the universe. They were also given opportunities to summarize their opponents’ …

Stephen Meyer and Ben Shapiro Talk Intelligent Design

_{Stephen C. Meyer
September 4, 2026}

On this ID The Future selected out of the vault, we bring you the first half of Daily Wire host Ben Shapiro’s 2019 interview with philosopher of science Dr. Stephen Meyer on The Ben Shapiro Sunday Special. This exchange happened seven years ago now, and we thought it was a good time to put it out there again for those who may not have heard it or don’t remember it. Dr. Meyer considers this one of the best interviews he’s done on the subject of his second solo book Darwin’s Doubt. Shapiro was very well-prepared and asked great questions, resulting in a thought-provoking and thoroughly engaging hour-long conversation. We’ve got the first half of it for you today, followed by the concluding half in a subsequent episode. In this first half, Dr. Meyer starts off with the …

Angus Menuge: Powers of the Soul That Are Beyond AI

_{Robert J. Marks II
September 2, 2026}

In this episode of the Mind Matters News podcast, Dr. Robert J. Marks and Pat Flynn welcome returning guest Dr. Angus Menuge, professor of philosophy at Concordia University Wisconsin, to discuss his paper “Powers of the Soul Beyond AI.” Dr. Menuge breaks down the philosophical and logical limits of artificial intelligence, targeting the concept of anthropic mechanism to explain why material machines cannot replicate the immaterial aspects of human agency. Through the lens of five distinct powers—including insight, meta-insight, and free will—Menuge explores why large language models and advanced computing systems fall short of genuine understanding and human consciousness. The mission of the Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence at …

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U.S./Israel v. Iran and Iraq: Strategic Outlook featuring John Wohlstetter

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Discovery Institute is hosting lunch at the Seattle office with Senior Fellow, John Wohlstetter, examining the evolving dynamics of the 2025 and 2026 U.S./Israel conflicts with Iran and Iraq. Drawing on deep expertise in national security and defense strategy, Wohlstetter will offer insight into the geopolitical stakes, potential outcomes, and implications for American policy and global stability.

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The Latest

Return of the Lizard Brain? Seems Not

Oppenheimer’s Demon Is “9/11 Times a Thousand”

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Nature: Scientists Should Have to Register with Governments to Prevent “Misinformation”

Video

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Keri D. Ingraham Talks Trump Administration’s Push for School Choice on Newsmax

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Michele Steeb Talks HUD’s Treatment First Toolkit on NTD Newsroom