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Darwin's Science vs 'Intelligent Design'

Written by John Pickard Tuesday, 24 November 2009
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Darwin's Science vs 'Intelligent Design'This month marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of Origin of Species by Charles Darwin. This book revolutionised thinking about the living world because for the first time it provided an explanation for the evolution of species. It was a triumph of the materialist world outlook and for that reason its publication was celebrated by Marx and Engels.

 

Capitalism Versus Science

Written by Mike Palecek Wednesday, 12 August 2009
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Capitalism Versus ScienceWe are constantly bombarded with the myth that capitalism drives innovation, technology, and scientific advancement. But in fact, the precise opposite is true. Capitalism is holding back every aspect of human development, and science and technology is no exception.

 

150th anniversary of publication of Origin of the Species

Written by John Pickard Thursday, 19 February 2009
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150th anniversary of publication of Origin of the SpeciesNovember of this year sees the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin's famous book, Origin of the Species. The beautifully simple idea embodied in his book - evolution by natural selection - was a revolutionary departure with profound scientific and philosophical implications.
   

Darwin's Untimely Burial - Despite reports to the contrary, the theory of natural selection remains very much alive

Written by Stephen Jay Gould in 1976 Thursday, 19 February 2009
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Darwin's Untimely Burial - Despite reports to the contrary, the theory of natural selection remains very much aliveThis interesting article by Stephen Jay Gould was originally written for Natural History in October 1976.
 

The problem with the computer industry under capitalism - Free Software the answer?

Written by Maarten Vanheuverswyn Monday, 24 September 2007
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Linux = communism? No, it isn't!The way the computer industry functions today is a perfect illustration of all the faults and massive inefficiencies of capitalism, where the primary goal is not serving the interests of society. Developing, improving and distributing software takes place only where big profits can be made. This stands in sharp contrast to free software, where human knowledge and the produce of human labour is used to the advantage all of society.
   

Support stem cell research - the most important development since the discovery of antibiotics

Written by Kenny McGuigan Tuesday, 17 July 2007
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In the course of human history new discoveries, particularly in the fields of science and medicine, have challenged established thought. This is now happening again with stem cell research. What could lead to curing many diseases that up to now have been fatal is coming under a barrage of criticism because of religious and reactionary prejudices.
 

The second English edition of Reason in Revolt - Authors' preface

Written by Alan Woods Monday, 07 May 2007
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The second edition of Reason in Revolt will shortly be going to the printers. Here we publish the new Preface which deals with some of the more important scientific findings since the book was first published. Again, they all confirm the validity of dialectics in a remarkable manner.
   

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