Science often draws a picture of the world as a giant machine, a meaningless mechanical clock ticking and tocking forever. But religion and poetry offer a different view, one that is teeming with life and overflowing with spirit.\nGuest:\xa0\nMichael Ruse\xa0is a British-born Canadian philosopher of science who specializes in the philosophy of biology and works on the relationship between science and religion.\nMaking Meaning\xa0is a limited series from\xa0Ministry of Ideas\xa0that explores how life can be lived more meaningfully. Featuring meditations by some of the world\u2019s most sensitive and insightful thinkers, Making Meaning will give you fresh perspective and encouragement to live with greater intention and fullness. Making Meaning is produced by\xa0Jack Pombriant\xa0and\xa0Zachary Davis. Artwork by\xa0Dan Pecci. Learn more at\xa0ministryofideas.org\xa0and find us on Twitter\xa0@ministryofideas.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices