Debunking James Tour’s Latest Pathetic Series (Part 1 of 4)

James Tour is back at it again, folks! He didn't like my response to his ridiculous series on abiogenesis, exposing him as a complete fraud with no clue what he's talking about on this topic. After some time off to lick his wounds, he's returned with another hot pile of stylized garbage, which means it's time to show in even greater detail not just how stupid James is when he attempts to discuss this topic, but also what an unbelievably malicious liar he is. Let's go through the new series and highlight all the lies and all the stupid together, shall we?

In this Part 1 we talk about how James pretends I don't understand papers so that he can ignore all the papers I reference, how he lies through his teeth about what college level textbooks say, and the way he thinks just shouting "calcium hydroxide" over and over is a valid way to deny science he wishes didn't exist.

Debunking other Discovery Institute idiots:

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[KsThe]

I still can't believe that Dave was in a band and drank some lemonade once. That totally invalidates all the research and all these paper he's referring to. Thank you James for exposing the shoking truth!

[lettuceman]

"You're not an expert in this field, you can't comment on this!"
- Guy who is also not an expert in this field, and is the one arguing against the overwhelming scientific consensus achieved through decades of vigorous research - while one of its foremost researchers is thanking Dave and telling him he's correct.

[ItRemindMeOfHome]

The systematic deconstruction of the entire Discovery Institute has been incredibly fun to watch

[bass-dc]

On the "Soup" description of James: He is using the Motte-and-bailey fallacy. Essencially he proposes two things. One controversial (That throughout education, the "lizard out of a lightning struck stew" model is being taught) and one mundane (That the early conditions are refered to as "primordial soup"). He argues for his more controversial view, but upon being called out for it, he retreats to the Motte (the mundane position) and proclaims that Dave did not prove him wrong, because look: Textbooks really do say "primordial soup".

James is dishonestly substituting his controversial claim, with a more easily deffendable one, while acting as if the critique of his controversial claim is now directed at the mundane one.

[RuminatingStoner]

I think that the Discovery Institute is appropriately named only in the context that they discover new levels of overt gaslighting and corruption.

[danielj.nickolas]

I went to Christian middle school. My seventh grade “biology” textbook, along with the single paragraph about “primordial soup”, literally had a cartoon of a man in shadows looking forlornly into a pool of muck with the caption “I crawled out of this slime.”

The level of integrity for the religious who deny evolution to present science accurately has always been at a zero.

[nirmalmishra]

"Facts speak louder than words and truth outlasts lies, so let us calmly and objectively examine the claims and counter them with evidence-based reasoning."- deduced by this video

[Heathcoatman]

People convinced of immortality through faith are immune to new information. They refuse to give up their life after death fantasy.

[SLMusic]

Hey Dave,

I’ve watched you for(I believe) around 2 1/2 years now. I discovered you in my freshman year of high school toward the end of first quarter when I was really struggling with Physics, which I eventually passed because of your videos. In fact, thats not the only class you’ve helped me through; so far you’ve helped me get through Physics, Biology, and now you’re helping me through Chemistry. Having ADHD, providing the information in distinct, easy-to-follow videos as opposed to a textbook was very helpful. You’ve become my go-to when it comes to learning all-things science without having to read through a high school textbook. I probably have an entire notebook’s worth of reference just from the notes that I’ve taken on your videos alone(though the notes are a bit disorganized and, quite literally, all over the place; I don’t tend to keep them all in one spot). I’ve even recently started on your series on Economics in my spare time because I’m doing well enough in my other classes to take on more.

Even if we set aside the fact that you are single-handedly leading me through high school, you’re an amazing content creator. I’ve probably watched your demolition of anti-science hacks about a million times. I’ve done my best to watch through most of your debates, though some of your opponents tended to talk over you and repeat themselves over and over to the point where I grow bored because I can refute some of their claims myself. I even have a tradition where, whenever you release a new Debunks/Debates/Discussions video, I go the stove, boil some water, and make a nice bowl of ramen noodles for myself to eat while I watch the video.

I’ve even started using your stuff in my debate club, especially against people who think like Creationists and Flerfs. I’ve seen one or two minds change after I’ve linked your content. I eventually found myself using your mannerisms and tone during debates, which is honestly great, because if I’m wrong about something, it hits a lot harder and I actually learn from the experience. Another thing I’ve learned from you: if mistakes are made obvious for all to see, there is a greater incentive to correct them.

Thanks for making my high school so much easier, thanks for giving me something entertaining on a normal basis, and thanks for even helping me change a few minds.

Stay awesome.

[elainepaige]

"Goo and the Lightning Lizard" is one of those movies the rental place has behind the beaded curtains right?

[chbu]

When some people say "you couldn't be more wrong if you tried", James Tour seems to take it as a challenge.

[Noxlion]

A 4 part debunking by Professor Dave?

*cracks open a cold one and grabs popcorn*

This is gonna be good.

[ellerymerrilycelery]

Damn, Dave, you should be flattered. James took a year off to absolutely scour the internet to find clips of you in your daily life that almost none of your subscribers have probably ever seen. Looks like you've got a super-fan on your hands.

Edit: looks like either a dirty delete, or the idiot in the comments got blocked for spamming 😂

[Linguae_Music]

My favorite part is when James struggles to pronounce "phenylalanine"

[raptorclaw]

It's kinda funny that these debunks have gotten to the point where James Tour and the DI are all but declaring war on dear Professor Dave. It doesn't matter how many times they try to assassinate his character, Dave always just stands firm, says "Really?" and then proceeds to grind his foes into the dust. Because none of his attackers attack him with actual science. And the only thing that defeats science is better science.

[cringelord]

As someone named James I would like to apologize for his behavior.

[berys]

The whole rabbit walking by the counter said a lot to me. James knows that the people he is talking to are easily manipulated so when the actual explanation started James tossed out a distraction so they wouldn't be paying attention to it, thereby being able to continue his claim that the process wasn't explained.

[cradio]

It may seem like an unimportant distraction to do these videos, but they’re so, so important. The bullshit in this world needs to be countered at every opportunity, or else the bullshitters will win.

[Deazycuz]

Babe wake up, new Professor Dave debunking Dr Tour just dropped

[lhvinny]

It was very fun watching Tour claim that Dave didn't do something only to see that Dave did the thing, but in a part of the video Tour edited out for the response.
This happened multiple times while I watched the back and forth, so I fully expect they will be addressed during this new series.