🧪My new article explores the nature of life, an existential crisis, and the dangers of comparing life to machines. The Selfish Gene and the Problem with Machine Metaphors in Biology: How language can obscure understanding and reinforce nihilism medium.com/@molbioandth... #writing #booksky #science

🧪I entered a TikTok #astronomy competition, part of their learn on TikTok campaign, with a video about how different types of stars forge the various chemical elements needed for life. I am pleased to say the video received a Third Place prize! Video link: www.tiktok.com/@molbio7/vid... #science

🧪I'm really excited to be reviewing: Living Matter- New Physics in the Biological World by Alex Levine + Earth and Life- A 4 billion year conversation by Andrew Knoll, both from @princetonupress.bsky.social #science #biology #geology #physics

🧪I started using social media because it became apparent that to pitch a non-fiction book to a publisher successfully, you need a substantial online presence. It seemed unfair. But I have now had more engagement with my work than I might ever have had by traditional publishing. #writing #booksky

🧪If you like science, philosophy, and existential exploration into the meaning of life, you may like these articles of mine, something for everyone! Join me (a real human, not an AI!) on Substack, it's all free (audio narration too): drchrisearl.substack.com #science #philsky #philosophy #biology

🧪I’ve just posted my new article on Substack (free, but subscribe/like). Can we ever have a biological theory of everything? Information theory might explain our purpose (to propagate our genes). Simultaneously, an energetic vision of life has emerged. #philsky #science substack.com/home/post/p-...

I wouldn't normally post this, but I'd like to proudly say that I am the proud recipient of the inaugural FIFA Science Communication Prize. For the haters that say, "What does FIFA have to do with Science communication?" That's not my problem. #FIFA #philsky #science #WorldCup

🧪If you're on Medium, please check out my new article: Toward a Biological Theory of Everything If you aren't a Medium member it is genuinely worth the $5 per month, one of the few good deals left in the world! medium.com/@molbioandth... #philsky #science #physics #biology #chemistry #information

🧪A question for scientists: Does anyone else use the inevitability of the second law of thermodynamics as an excuse to avoid cleaning the house to an acceptable level, or is it just me 🫣

🧪Hey everyone, I submitted another video for a TikTok competition. This time, it is #BookRecommendation. If you have TikTok, please like/comment on the video and follow the page, if you can. It would be super helpful for my chances! www.tiktok.com/@molbio7/vid... #science #philsky #spirituality

🧪 I'm early in my journey as a science writer, I've been trying every way I can to connect with anyone interested in the big questions about life. I have been making short videos. I entered a #astronomy competition, if you use TikTok, please like my "Star stuff" video and follow me too, if you can.

Incredible that we'll watch Scotland at a World Cup. Even if you aren't a football fan check out the highlights, the drama was unreal. We are so often on the wrong end of the drama... not tonight. A generational achievement that will bring so much meaning to Scottish lives 💙🤍 #Scotland #football

🧪God versus Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia Reading God the Science Part 3:Big Bang This section really drills home the idea that the Universe is finite, and we read of the hideous injustices suffered by scientists who supported the Big Bang theory. #science #atheism #theology #philosophy #cosmology

🧪 Atheist reads God the science- Part 2: Thermodynamics "The Universe had a beginning, it is not infinite. You can't get something from nothing, therefore, the Universe must have been brought into existence by God." #science #theology #philosophy #cosmology

🧪 Part 1- Reading the intro of God: the Science the Evidence a best-selling book by Michel-Yves Bolloré and Olivier Bonnassies Join me as I share insights from this new book, which argues that the scientific evidence supports the existence of God. #science #religion #cosmology #theology #philosophy

Do you know actor Brian Cox who played Logan Roy in the series Succession? Well he also played a part for our student project many years ago. He was the voice behind a bacterial Mayor of a fictional city in the Toximop comic book made by artist, Avril Smart. It’s uncanny what do you think?

🧪My first article was accepted for a Medium publication: "Science Spectrum" If you use Medium, please clap and follow 🙏 It's about the Molecular Revolution and how it reshaped our understanding of life — and why its next phase could decide our fate. medium.com/science-spec... #science #philsky

If you've enjoyed any of my articles, you might like the talk I’ll be giving tonight. Existential Philosophy and Molecular Biology: Why science matters when exploring the meaning of life Thursday 6th November 2025 6 pm UK Time | Online Free & Donation Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-existe...

🧪"God, the Science, the Evidence" is a best-selling book by Michel-Yves Bolloré and Olivier Bonnassies. Join me as I share my insights into this new book, and I'll be reading all 600 pages! #atheism #science #religion #bookreviews #cosmology #theology #philosophy

🧪Love science? Subscribe to Molecule of the Month. The latest article shows beautiful, molecular structures of how GLP-1 (weight-loss) drugs work. Dr Janet Iwasa puts it together, and it is an absolute joy (I subscribe by e-mail). pdb101.rcsb.org/motm/311 @rcsbpdb.bsky.social #science #medicine

I've come to believe that expertise is not a sort of untouchable greatness, or an insight into guarded secrets that us mere mortals wouldn’t be able to comprehend. Instead, we should think of proficiency as the more democratic and accessible- mastery of basics #science #philsky #mastery #motivation

“God is real and science proves it, according to controversial new book” Daily Mail I’m an atheist but couldn’t resist this book “God: The Science The Evidence.” Released in French, it sold over 440,000 copies! Now there's an English translation. I'll read with an open mind and share my journey.

🧪Can reality/all phenomena in the Universe (incl. life) be reduced to physical laws (Reductionism)? Or, do we need a different set of descriptions to understand reality in all of it’s complexity, especially complex systems in particular life (Holism)? What should I read? #philsky #science #booksky

🧪Why I have abandoned Richard Dawkins' Selfish Gene (as a molecular biologist). The super short version. #science #philosophy #philsky #evolution #atheism #biology

"the largest single seizure of trafficked weight loss drugs ever recorded by a law enforcement agency worldwide" Unsafe, unregulated weight-loss drugs are a serious threat to public health. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🧪My recent article- Is Richard Dawkins wrong about the nature of life? Generated a lot of feedback, questions, and (at times heated) challenges. I have put together an extended video response on YouTube: youtu.be/LL_dYIQcNsk #science #philosophy #evolution #philsky #biology #philosophyofscience

🧪Is Richard Dawkins wrong about the nature of life? And is it time to abandon the metaphor of "The Selfish Gene"? That's what's in my new article. It's free to read and subscribe, and it features audio narration (read by me) for those who prefer it. #science #philsky #evolution #biology #philosophy

🧪Has NASA found the first example of extraterrestrial life? NASA published new work on September 10, based on a sample taken on Mars. Mars once had water on its surface, which is crucial for considering how lifeless rocks can transform into living systems, such as bacterial cells. #science #philsky

Life is THE most special/interesting "thing" that can exist in the Universe. The life affirming premise here: Life in all of its forms is the most interesting property displayed by matter/energy. Do you agree? I present a thought experiment to explore this Watch full video youtu.be/fKuoPKqLHNI

I made a short video on the subject of impermanence. For a deeper dive please see my full article with audio narration here: substack.com/home/post/p-... Thanks to Erin for the footage over the years. I (Chris Earl) made and played the guitar part/narration. #science #philosophy #meaning #philsky

🧪Check out my new post. I explain how Ozempic and Mounjaro work (in molecular detail). Why is there a picture of a cool orange and black lizard? Have a read to find out! If you don’t fancy reading the whole thing, a short video is available (scroll to the bottom). #science #sciencecommunication

There is so much bullsh*t in the performance space. Inspired by reading the book "Peak Performance (PP)" in 2017, I try to foster sustainable success, integrity, and most of all enjoyment. Isn’t that the whole point of life?! Check out the article by author B. Stulberg: substack.com/home/post/p-...

Does philosophy still matter? This podcast is fascinating! It explores Todd May's work on "narrative values" and how it relates to performance (sport/professional/family) and creating a meaningful life. Love the chat on how to balance meaningful work vs the bullshit #philsky #edusky #performance

It was a boost to see that Clay Skipper from the "Excellence, Actually" podcast shared a quote from my article: Impermanence. Clay, Steve Magness, and Brad Stulberg run "The Growth Equation", writing articles/books about performance. They offer the best no-nonsense science-backed advice you'll find.

🧪Impermanence is my new article exploring the concept of change from a scientific perspective, with insight from Eastern philosophy and running! 🧪"I’m just a replaceable natural phenomenon, like the water in the river that flows under the bridge.” Haruki Murakami running the Charles River, Boston.

🧪Please check out my new article! It details the Molecular Revolution in Biology 🧪the oft over-looked, but I’d argue the most important development in the history of the life sciences 🧪It is fully narrated as well by the author. substack.com/home/post/p-... Artwork by David Goodsell CC-BY-4.0license

In a world constantly demanding our attention, it's hard to find the time to read long-form articles. To this end, I have recorded a narrated version of "The Illusion of Meaning" as a SubStack podcast. link for audio below, enjoy 🙂: substack.com/home/post/p-...

One of the all-time great pieces of TV comes from comedy series “The Good Place”. Chidi (a main character) spoke to impermanence: “Picture a wave…And then it crashes on the shore and it's gone. But the water is still there. The wave was just a different way for the water to be, for a little while.”

In this article, I present- The Illusion of Meaning. It is an extension of Camus' concept of The Absurd. It's how the need for meaning is an illusion created by chance circumstances in this corner of the Universe, it offers a positive framing for the pursuit of meaning in contrast with God Delusion

Our modern, scientific pursuits have transformed our understanding of life. Yet these ideas have not permeated our society. In MolBio and the Meaning of Life, I examine how the philosophical implications of our newfound knowledge alter our perspective on ourselves and our place in the Universe.