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My Retirement from Intelligent Design

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The rancor and daily vilification directed at me by the Pandasthumb has finally taken its toll. Never a kind word or a gesture of appreciation for all I’ve done to advance science and enrich our understanding of the world. Just criticism, vituperation, and abuse. I can’t endure it any longer. I’ve therefore decided to leave intelligent design and return to my first love — playing Chicago blues at the keyboard. Is this decision final? Might I make a comeback to intelligent design? Yes, it’s possible. If someone were to deposit $1,000,000 in my bank account (routing and account numbers available on request), I will consider a return. Otherwise, look for me around Halsted and Fullerton. Farewell.

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[…] William Dembski, My Retirement From Intelligent Design, Available at: https://uncommondescent.com/intelligent-design/my-retirement-from-intelligent-design/ […]William Dembski Moves on From ID: Some Reflections | Design Disquisitions
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[…] William Dembski, My Retirement From Intelligent Design, Available at: https://uncommondescent.com/intelligent-design/my-retirement-from-intelligent-design/ […]William Dembski Moves on From ID: Some Reflections | Design Disquisitions
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You can also play the keyboard? That is way too cool! Salvador PS I was a music student before I decided to study math and science. So I can relate. :-)scordova
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More falsehoods from Perakh On Panda's Thumb Perakh wrote...Huperborea
August 20, 2005
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Actually, I've heard Bill play the piano. As with all his other disciplines, he's very good. Science's loss is The House of Blues' gain. Can I be your drummer?dave
August 19, 2005
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Dear Bill: This is my first comment on your blog. I very much thank you for the work you are doing. I made a comment a few weeks ago on The Panda's Thumb (http://www.pandasthumb.org/archives/2005/08/id_postmodern_c.html). I was quickly attacked by a litany of ad hominem abusives, ad hominem circumstantials, encountered one of the very best examples of begging the question I have seen (I'll probably use it as an example in the logic classes I teach in college), was sworn at, and so on. I found it very difficult simply to make one logical point and have it responded to. Off we went chasing red herrings, swinging at straw men, and sliding down a great many slippery slopes. My brief life at The Panda's Thumb gave me many wonderful new examples of informal logical fallacies to use in my teaching. As well as a number of clear non sequiturs and just plain poor logic. I do understand that il-logic is not the domain of Darwinists especially. But it did seem to predominate in the "discussion" I had. I have played guitar for many years. May I join up with you?John Piippo
August 19, 2005
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Hi Bill, If you are truly retiring, I wish you the best. It is not easy to be the target of so many vicious attacks. I imagine your life is like that of a celebrity where you are always in the spotlight. Well, take care and thanks for all of your wonderful effort. I am sure there is a generation being educated which is ready to continue your fine work. Regards DanDan
August 19, 2005
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Tell me this is a joke! You MUST keep up the good fight. The I.D. community needs your insights. Don't let the intellectually & scholastically dishonest traditionalists over at Panda's turd, intimidate you. After all, that's the only strategy they have, since scientific data is not on their side. :-(Bombadill
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Can I have your Darwin in a vise doll since you won't be needing it anymore?DaveScot
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