The Miller-Urey experiment, by Joshua Meade
July 29, 2024
On the 25th July Joshua Meade spoke on the Miller-Urey experiment.
Here is Joshua’s summary:
The Miller-Urey Experiment, conducted in 1952, is considered a scientific breakthrough in the field of abiogenesis. Stanley Miller, while under the supervision of Harold Urey, conducted an experiment that simulated what was thought to be early Earth conditions. The famous experiment used a mixture of gases, plus simulated lightning in the form of a spark in order to produce a selection of racemic amino acids. Amino acids are one of the fundamental building blocks required for life.
This worldview sparks debate amongst theists and atheists. I’ll be presenting the perspective from each side and will attempt to give a reasonable representation of the current arguments.
Joshua’s talk is available on YouTube.
Joshua Meade is a mechatronic engineer and a member of the RFA committee. He also has an active interest in biochemistry. Joshua and Amethyst are currently back in New Zealand, and they have three lovely young girls.
