The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

By: Richard Dawkins
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  • The Poetry of Reality is hosted by world renowned truth-teller, evolutionary biologist and best-selling author, Professor Richard Dawkins. He has been celebrated globally for his honest critique of religion and tradition and his push for critical thinking. His books include The Ancestor’s Tale, The Selfish Gene, The Blind Watchmaker, Climbing Mount Improbable, Unweaving the Rainbow, A Devil’s Chaplain, The God Delusion, The Greatest Show on Earth, The Magic of Reality, his two-part autobiography An Appetite for Wonder and A Brief Candle in the Dark, and Outgrowing God: A Beginner’s Guide. Dawkins has long been known for his uncompromising passion for science, calling out for the pressing need in modern societies for scientific literacy and rational thinking, especially in the education of young minds. His relentless pursuit of truth, and his recognition of the beauty of life on earth, will feature in this podcast, as he charts his way through scientific and existential inquiries like ‘What are we doing here?’ and ‘When did life begin?’
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Episodes
  • Do Primates Kill Each Other? Richard Dawkins talks to ethologist Frans de Waal
    Oct 21 2024

    Richard Dawkins talks to ethologist Frans de Waal about animal behaviour and whether it is truly altruistic.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Religious Abuse Ruins Children’s Psychology | Richard Dawkins Talks to Psychologist
    Oct 14 2024

    Richard Dawkins talks to Jill Mytton about religious cults and the psychological issues raised by being brought up in them. --------------------------------------------
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    52 mins
  • Why Is Darwin’s Idea So Revolutionary? Richard Dawkins Lecture on Natural Selection and More
    Oct 7 2024

    Is Genetic Inheritance Like Mixing Red and Blue to Get Purple? What Is Natural Selection, and How Does It Create Diverse Life? In this lecture, Richard Dawkins discusses natural selection, Darwinism, and more.

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    1 hr and 7 mins

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