If only you could be so strict in assessing the data you believe to be supportive of non-intelligent, non-design as capable of producing an intelligble universe populated by intelligent beings. You might actually be consistent. BTW, I agree with you that the author's conclusion is not specifically supported by the data.
The evidence for evolution is overwhelming, abundant and compelling. That's why I accept it.
If one had strong faith in G-d, one would not find science a threat and one would not feel the need to limit the methodologies available to the Almighty