Catastrophism vs. Uniformitarianism
Randall discusses the historical tension between catastrophism and uniformitarianism in geology, highlighting how early geologists viewed catastrophic events as key to understanding Earth's history. He emphasizes that the strict adherence to gradualism in modern science has marginalized those who advocate for a more nuanced perspective that includes catastrophic events. This shift has obscured significant aspects of human history and geological understanding.In this clip
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Joe Rogan Experience #606 - Randall Carlson
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