Cui bono? A review of breaking the spell: religion as a natural phenomenon by Daniel C. Dennett.

What Kind of Religion Is Safe for Society ?

Secular mobilization? The evolving effects of religion on Canadian civic engagement, 1982-2001

Evolution Algorithmic ?

In Darwin’s Dangerous Idea, Daniel Dennett claims that evolution is algorithmic. On Dennett’s analysis, evolutionary processes are trivially algorithmic because he assumes that all natural processes are algorithmic. I will argue that there are more robust ways to understand algorithmic processes which make the claim that evolution is algorithmic empirical and not conceptual. While laws of natur...

Synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles Catalyzed by Eggshell-supported-Cu(I) Metformin Complex as a Heterogeneous Catalyst in Water

An efficient and eco-friendly method has been developed for the synthesis of 1,4 disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles using the eggshell-supported-Cu(I) metformin complex as a natural and heterogeneous catalyst. The catalyst prepared is characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, SEM, and ICP techniques. Terminal alkynes were successfully reacted with alkyl chloride and sodium azide in the presence of CuI im...

Favorable cardio-metabolic outcomes following high carbohydrate intake in accordance with the Daniel Fast: A review of available findings

The Daniel Fast is a biblically inspired dietary program rich in carbohydrate, most closely resembling a vegan diet but with additional restrictions, including the elimination of processed foods, white flour products, preservatives, additives, sweeteners, caffeine, and alcohol. While no specific requirements are placed on the ingestion of specific percentages of macronutrients, the mean daily c...