Darwin 101

Ready to be be burned to a single layer DVD (complete with menus) for your standard defiition viewing pleasure. Happy Birthday Chucky-D ! ! ! ! A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment. Such fact-supported theories are not "guesses" but reliable accounts of the real world. The theory of biological evolution is more than "just a theory." It is as factual an explanation of the universe as the atomic theory of matter or the germ theory of disease. Our understanding of gravity is still a work in progress. But the phenomenon of gravity, like evolution, is an accepted fact. (1+2)PBS NOVA - Evolution Parts 1 and 2 - Darwins Dangerous Idea http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/darwin/index.html Evolution determines who lives, who dies, and who passes traits on to the next generation. The process plays a critical role in our daily lives, yet it is one of the most overlooked -- and misunderstood -- concepts ever described. The Evolution project's eight-hour television miniseries (NOTE: 0nly the first 2 hour long episodes are included on this DVD) travels the world to examine evolutionary science and the profound effect it has had on society and culture. From the genius and torment of Charles Darwin to the scientific revolution that spawned the tree of life, from the power of sex to drive evolutionary change to the importance of mass extinctions in the birth of new species, the Evolution series brings this fascinating process to life. The series also explores the emergence of consciousness, the origin and success of humans, and the perceived conflict between science and religion in understanding life on Earth. The Evolution series' goals are to heighten public understanding of evolution and how it works, to dispel common misunderstandings about the process, and to illuminate why it is relevant to all of us. Why does Charles Darwin's ''dangerous idea'' matter more today than ever, and how does it explain the past and predict the future of life on Earth? The first show interweaves the drama of Darwin's life with current documentary sequences, introducing key concepts of evolution. (3)The Mark Steel Lectures: Charles Darwin Comedian and columnist Mark Steel returns with more lectures on historic figures that radically changed the political and cultural landscape of the Western world. A co-production between BBC FOUR and the Open University, The Mark Steel Lectures feature subjects who have a global appeal across the fields of art, literature, science and politics. Delving further, and more imaginatively, into the evolution of Charles Darwin than ever before, the Mark Steel Lecture takes this modern hero off the ten pound note and into the present day. We follow him onto the Beagle and into the bedroom, and worry for his sanity as he fashions a turtle out of mashed potato. A tortured figure whose distress eventually forced him to take to his bed and watch Animal Hospital and Countdown all day (probably), this is the show that tells you things about Darwin you never knew - including his opinion on the taste of Galapagos tortoise urine. (4)HERE BE DRAGONS: Here Be Dragons is a free 40 minute video introduction to critical thinking. It is suitable for general audiences and is licensed for free distribution and public display. http://herebedragonsmovie.com/ Most people fully accept paranormal and pseudoscientific claims without critique as they are promoted by the mass media. Here Be Dragons offers a toolbox for recognizing and understanding the dangers of pseudoscience, and appreciation for the reality-based benefits offered by real science. Here Be Dragons is written and presented by Brian Dunning, host and producer of the Skeptoid podcast, author of Skeptoid: Critical Analysis of Pop Phenomena, and Executive Producer of The Skeptologists. Oh and by the way . . . . . for the Creationists - no matter what flavour they be, young earth, old earth, Intelligent design, scientific creationisn ET AL, and all thjose who dont understand what THEORY means within a scientific context: Some scientific explanations are so well established that no new evidence is likely to alter them. The explanation becomes a scientific theory. In everyday language a theory means a hunch or speculation. Not so in science. In science, the word theory refers to a comprehensive explanation of an important feature of nature supported by facts gathered over time. Theories also allow scientists to make predictions about as yet unobserved phenomena. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory#Theories_formally_and_generally

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russell1nash (2009-04-15)

so is this a divx compilation transferred in dvd format? and if so, i assume no subs are present, right?
in any case, great upload. thanx!

FSmonster (2009-04-15)

Correct on all counts

russell1nash (2009-04-16)

thanx again

FSmonster (2009-04-16)

Coolio... in case anyone is wondering the titleset background audio is the theme from "Barny Miller".