Flock of Dodos: The Evolution-Intelligent Design Circus
- Synopsis
- Flock of Dodos" is a humorous examination of the debate between evolutionists and intelligent design (ID) proponents who argue that life is too complex to be explained by science alone. The film features interviews with both Harvard evolutionists and ID advocates, including Michael Behe, a central figure in the movement. Despite Olson’s dismissal of intelligent design in his film, scientists come off looking even worse. During interviews, evolutionists appear stiff, condescending, inarticulate and arrogant.
The film makes clear that if scientists can’t explain evolution in a way the public can understand, misconceptions that threaten the credibility of the theory, and which creationists can exploit, will persist. In addition to concision and spontaneity, Olson thinks scientists could also benefit from injecting some humour into their talks and learning to be a little more humble when dealing with people who don’t agree with their views. The central message of Olson’s film is that if evolutionists don’t learn to adapt and to beat ID proponents at their own game, then they and their message could go the way of the dodo. - Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Year of release
- 2006
- Year of production
- 2006
- Subjects
- Biology; Religious studies
- Keywords
- creationism; evolution; philosophy of science; public understanding of science; science in the media; intelligent design; scientific debate
Credits
- Director
- Randy Olson
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 1
- Price
- $345.00
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 84 minutes
- Year
- 2007
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
Documentary Educational Resources
- docued@der.org
- Web
- http://der.org/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +1 617 926 0491
- Fax
- +1 617 926 9519
- Address
- 101 Morse Street
Watertown
MA 02472
USA - Notes
- American company with an extensive catalogue of documentary films from around the world in the areas of ethnology, anthropology, world cultures, religion, women’s studies and human rights. Supplied on PAL/NTSC video and multi-region DVD, or download via the Reframe Collection (qv).
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