Purpose and Desire

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We explore heterodox thoughts about science, the academy, evolution.

About J Scott Turner

I am a retired professor of biology, who has been led into heterodox thoughts about the nature of life, adaptation and evolution.
I am presently Director of Science Programs at the National Association of Scholars.

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