Evolutionary Biologist Reacts to Creationist Arguments

Biological evolution is broadly accepted by the scientific community. That said, a large number of people and organizations, especially the Young Earth Creationists, are highly skeptical of evolution. Creationists frequently challenge the assertions of evolution, and evolution's legitimacy as a scientific theory. But do they have a point? Let's take a look at some of their most common arguments and see if they are valid, or if they are not.

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[seiken-]

No other person ever, to my knowledge, has so thoroughly explained radiometric dating while at the same time making it so easy to understand. You are an incredible educator, Clint

[andyhostas]

I recently joined a facebook group focused on this “debate”, and I had to leave almost immediately. As a molecular biologist, it grinds my gears to hear people adamantly deny the absolute BASICS of my field.

I admire people like Clint who can engage in these conversations - because I can’t do it.

[schrodingerscat]

"You see that there's a segmented body, (6) legs, and mandibles."
Congrats dude. You just described all insects.

[cerasusarts]

Anyone who seriously uses the term "evolutionist" is immediately disqualified from educated discussion on evolution. WE don't call ourselves that. ONLY creationists call us this. And it's always used as a strawman. They never ACTUALLY talk to us.

[Pohgrey]

I have never, ever heard Kent Hovind honestly steelman, or even attempt to honestly steelman, any argument or position of science. His whole shtick relies on strawmanning.

[kronusaerospace]

19:33 Explaining in detail how diagnostic traits can be lost by later members of a clade only to point out that birds actually still have that diagnostic characteristic is such a perfect setup and punchline, even if it was unintentional. I love it.

[ClintsReptiles]

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[jasondiasauthorpage]

Brandolini's Law: The amount of energy needed to refute bullsh*t is always an order of magnitude higher than that needed to create it.

Creationist talks for 1 minute. Clint has to explain the basics of science for 10m to give you enough background to understand the claim.

[cipher]

As a nonreligious person who lives in a very religious community filled with people who thinks everything was intelligently crafted by a higher intelligence, it's comforting to watch an expert talk about evolution despite also being religious himself.

Keep up the good work Clint, I love your videos

[revylokesh]

"Look at the DESIGN of this ant."
Well there's the first problem with that guy ...

[RobinMarks]

In the tune of the Pink "Dead ant, dead ant, dead ant, dead ant, dead ant, dead ant, dead

[CJ-]

I like how humble Clint is, and how reasonable and open he is to learning. He admits when he got something wrong or he doesn't know enough to give a full opinion on it. We need more people like Clint

[LordCrate-duzm]

It’s stupid that he put you on a show called “whack an atheist” when you’ve been very open about believing in God. These people really don’t care to research their arguments much, do they?

[FrikInCasualMode]

Sphecomyrma freyi was an ant living in Cretaceous era, about 80 millions years ago. While it was undeniably an ant, it preserved multiple primitive traits making her a transitional form between wasps and ants. It's even in the name, literally translating as "wasp-ant". We know this, because we found multiple individuals encased in ancient amber.
Another example of transitional form is the extant Australian termite Mastotermes darwinensis. It is a very primitive termite, and like Sphecomyrma it retains many primitive traits linking it to cockroaches. Which are closest relatives of termites.

[jesseestrada]

You are the most articulate, polite, educated, and inspiring educator I've ever had the pleasure to listen to. Thank you for all you do. I only wish I get the chance to get out to Utah to come visit.

[DCWilsonwriter]

Don't hold your breath waiting for Kent Hovid to discuss your arguments accurately or honestly. He doesn't know how to do that.

[nebnubium]

I haven't posted a comment on one of your videos yet, but I couldn't help myself this time. I'm a big fan of your humility, fairness and careful responses; it is hard nowadays to find researchers with such virtues, so good job! You're awesome!

[TheStarTrekApologist]

The relabeling of Upright Fossil is not an accident. It helps with mis information. When the listener searches the term they will only find creationist articles and not the real science.

[juliantheivysaur]

Thanks for not actually including hovind speaking in this video. I didn't feel like killing braincells today.

[mantroll]

They are gonna freak out when they learn how long sharks have been around.