Author: Andrew McDiarmid

Andrew McDiarmid is Director of Podcasting and a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute. He is also a contributing writer to MindMatters.ai. He produces ID The Future, a podcast from the Center for Science & Culture that presents the case, research, and implications of intelligent design and explores the debate over evolution. He writes and speaks regularly on the impact of technology on human living. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Post, Houston Chronicle, The Daily Wire, San Francisco Chronicle, Real Clear Politics, Newsmax, The American Spectator, The Federalist, and Technoskeptic Magazine. In addition to his roles at the Discovery Institute, he promotes his homeland as host of the Scottish culture and music podcast Simply Scottish, available anywhere podcasts are found. Andrew holds an MA in Teaching from Seattle Pacific University and a BA in English/Creative Writing from the University of Washington.

January 25, 2022June 3, 2022 Andrew McDiarmid Citizenship

Three Lessons on Citizenship from a 1948 Scout Manual

Not surprisingly, the same citizenship lessons detailed in this 73-year-old scout manual could help us out of our collective funk today.

December 13, 2021June 3, 2022 Andrew McDiarmid Humanity, Technology

A Kinder World Starts with Hello!

Being fully present in the world requires us to be brave and awkward, spontaneous and vulnerable. Here's how.

December 6, 2021June 3, 2022 Andrew McDiarmid Education, Opinion

Parents: Don’t “Butt Out” of Your Kids’ Education

In this podcast, I discuss parents as the primary educators of their children. Learn why this is more important today than ever.

November 28, 2021June 3, 2022 Andrew McDiarmid Education

You’re in charge, parents!

In a recent opinion piece for the New York Post, I gave parents across America a timely reminder that they are in charge of their kids' education, not public school teachers, school boards, or the government.

October 7, 2021June 3, 2022 Andrew McDiarmid Opinion, Technology

Are We Luddites Just for Logging Off?

In the wake of the Facebook whistleblower's testimony, we should set boundaries for the gadgets, machines, and platforms we use.