The Flaws in Darwin's Evolutionary Theory

One major critique came from British physicist Lord Kelvin, who identified a critical flaw in Darwin's hypothesis—specifically, the pace of natural selection. The process of biological evolution through natural selection is exceedingly gradual, necessitating vast expanses of time for new species to evolve.

By the time Darwin was formulating his ideas, paleontology was gaining momentum, revealing numerous fossilized species that existed alongside contemporary life forms. This indicated that hundreds of millions of years of evolutionary processes were needed for such diversity to arise.

Kelvin’s Earth Age Calculations

Kelvin, leveraging knowledge about the Earth's temperature gradient, understood that the planet's core was a heat source, gradually cooling over time. He based his age estimations on the melting point of rock and the rate of cooling, leading him to conclude between 1861 and 1897 that the Earth was around 20 million years old.

These findings cast doubt on Darwin's theory, as 20 million years seemed insufficient for the emergence of a diverse array of species through natural selection—especially since the Earth's surface was likely too inhospitable for life during its early years.

Simultaneously, in 1853, German physicist Hermann von Helmholtz estimated the Sun's age at around 18 million years, further complicating Darwin's timeline. Additionally, in 1899, physicist John Joly calculated the Earth's age based on ocean salt accumulation, arriving at a figure between 90 and 100 million years, still seen as inadequate by Darwin's standards.

Darwin's Counterarguments

In response, Darwin attempted to challenge these figures, suggesting that chalk deposits in southern England could be at least 300 million years old due to erosion. However, his calculations were met with skepticism and ultimately dismissed by the scientific community. He later retracted these findings in later editions of "On the Origin of Species."

Transformations in Scientific Understanding

The landscape of evolutionary theory shifted with a new generation of physicists—Henri Becquerel, Pierre, and Marie Curie—whose groundbreaking discoveries in radioactivity rendered Kelvin's earlier calculations obsolete.

These scientists revealed that radioactive elements generate heat that Kelvin's calculations failed to consider. By evaluating the abundance of uranium and other isotopes in the Earth's crust, they were able to estimate the Earth's age in the billions of years. Tragically, Darwin did not live to witness this pivotal advancement.

As the 20th century unfolded, the discovery of nuclear fusion illuminated the Sun's mechanisms for generating heat and light, allowing for a more accurate assessment of its age.

Consequently, the notion of a "young Earth," frequently cited by Darwin's detractors, was dismissed as lacking substantial evidence.

The first video, "Mathematical Challenges to Darwin's Theory of Evolution," delves into the mathematical critiques faced by Darwin's evolutionary framework.

The second video, "Experts DESTROY Darwin's Theory in 16 Minutes," presents a rapid-fire examination of the scientific arguments against Darwin's principles.

In conclusion, the evolution theory's validation came through modern physics, which overshadowed early criticisms. If you're interested in more discussions about space and evolution, please subscribe to our channel and share your questions for future articles. Your support, starting at just $5 a month, can help us produce even better content.