The Privileged Planet

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Today, most scientists and philosophers claim that Earth is an ordinary speck of dust adrift, without purpose or significance, in a vast cosmic sea. This idea (popularized by the late astronomer, Carl Sagan) is an outgrowth of the naturalistic philosophy that has dominated science for the past 150years. Yet, remarkable evidence--unveiled by contemporary astronomy and physics-may now tell a very different story.Building upon the overwhelming success of Unlocking the Mystery of Life (widely acclaimed as the most effective refutation of Darwinian theory, ever produced), Illustra Media presents The Privileged Planet.This hour-long documentary explores the scientific evidence for intelligent design and purpose in the universe. In the process, Earth is revealed as far more than the product of time, chance, and random natural processes.We now know that a rare and finely tuned array of factors makes Earth suitable for complex life. We depend on our planet's oxygen-rich atmosphere, its large moon, its planetary neighbors, and its precise location within the solar system and Milky Way galaxy. But the story does not end here. For, the same factors that make a planet like Earth hospitable to life also provide the best conditions for scientific discovery.Is this correlation merely a coincidence? Or does it point to a deeper truth about the purpose of the cosmos and the reality of a transcendent designer? The answer could dramatically affect 21st century science.Through stunning computer animation, interviews with leading scientists, and spectacular images of Earth and the cosmos, The Privileged Planet explores a startling connection between our capacity to survive and our ability to observe and understand the universe. A connection that points directly to the work of a creative mind and plan.This extraordinary documentary will be a focal point in the escalating debate between evolution and design.

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - Too lucky to be just luck!
The Privileged Planet shows the astronomical side of what I strongly believe reveals a more than intelligent presence behind all of these wonders: A loving, indescribably powerful and awesome presence. There is hope for Mankind!
Rating: - The Privileged Planet
Excellent, clear and convincing look at the science showing the evidence of an intelligent designer of our universe and our world.
Rating: - The Privileged Planet
This video should be part of every junior high or high school science curriculum of every school in the world.It is the best DVD purchase I have ever made.Incredible!
Rating: - What a flick!
This is a well produced,well thought out documentary concerning our planet.It's based on a book of the same name and the authors,Guillermo
Gonzalez and Jay Wesley Richards play a big role in describing the incredible complexity of the Earth and its cosmic environs.A number of other scholars assist in the explaination.Great visuals also.
Rating: - Suprisingly well-produced documentary
I wasn't expecting the level of production quality in this DVD and so was very impressed with the visual effects and editing which went into it.
The content was interesting, thought-provoking and compelling if not downright convincing.
It should give any open-minded viewer something to think about when it comes to the issue of origins.