{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Polymath World Channel","title":"Episode 67 - Zoology, Bioengineering, Science and Religion - Dr Andrew Jackson","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d9bc55df\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2678,"description":"Episode 67: Dr. Andrew Jackson on Zoology, Bioengineering, Science & Religion\nCan science, engineering, and theology work together to deepen our understanding of the universe?\nIn Episode 67 of Polymath World, Sam speaks with Dr. Andrew Jackson, a fascinating polymath with two PhDs whose career spans zoology, bioengineering, science and religion, philosophy, and theology.\nDr. Jackson is currently chair of the academic journal Science & Christian Belief and a research fellow in science and religion. In this wide-ranging conversation, he shares his journey from Oxford to Nottingham and explores how scientific research and Christian theology can inform—and sometimes challenge—one another.\nThe discussion moves from evolution and bioengineering to contemplation, metaphysics, divine action, and the importance of interdisciplinary dialogue.\n📙 In This Episode:\n✔ Dr. Andrew Jackson's journey through science, engineering, and theology\n✔ The connection between zoology and bioengineering\n✔ Science and Christian belief\n✔ Evolution and theological perspectives\n✔ Maximus the Confessor and metaphysics\n✔ The relationship between metaphysics and evolution\n✔ Natural contemplation and scientific inspiration\n✔ Science, faith, and divine action\n✔ The experience of being a religious scientist\n✔ Challenges facing scientists who engage with faith\n✔ Why interdisciplinary research matters\n✔ Philosophy of science and understanding the universe\n✔ Science, religion, AI, and future technologies\n✔ The role of science and religion in space exploration\n✔ The future of interdisciplinary dialogue\n📙 Chapters\n00:00 Introduction and Andrew Jackson's background\n02:10 From Manchester to Oxford: Jackson's early interests in science\n04:04 Transition from zoology to engineering and bioengineering\n05:59 Academic career and interest in theology\n09:01 The leap from zoology to bioengineering and the PhD research\n11:00 Mother of Pearl: Material science and fracture mechanics\n15:02 Research publications and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/0Y9HSF3RrgII-6ZzBLqMWtX6t2sBkR_JCgByhoVKRRQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kOGQy/Y2Y4YjYzYWJmNzY2/Y2NmYjgxNWE2MjQ1/YzFmZS5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}