Science Untethered from Evidence

Biology largely retains its faith in the unguided Darwinian mechanism, despite mounting evidence against its power to generate complex life forms. Is it any wonder that this insouciance would rub off on neighboring fields, with offices just a floor above or below in the Science Building?

No, it's not a wonder. Not at all! Everyone who has raised kids can confirm this: If your child spends too much time with someone else's kid who's got bad character traits, those are likely to influence your...