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The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsWhat It Is Like To Debate Jordan Peterson |A Conversation with Nihal ArthanayakeIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Nihal Arthanayake for a compelling conversation in London, England This episode was filmed as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Nihal Arthanayake is an acclaimed multi-award winning broadcaster, journalist, podcaster and author. He currently presents the Headliners Podcast on the BBC in the UK.2025-07-111h 23The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsWhat It Is Like To Debate Jordan Peterson |A Conversation with Nihal ArthanayakeIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Nihal Arthanayake for a compelling conversation in London, England This episode was filmed as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Nihal Arthanayake is an acclaimed multi-award winning broadcaster, journalist, podcaster and author. He currently presents the Headliners Podcast on the BBC in the UK.2025-07-111h 23The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins DESTROYS Creationist ArgumentsIn this episode, Richard Dawkins reacts to a compilation of videos featuring arguments about religion, evolution, and science. This is the first video in the new series, Richard Dawkins Reacts, where Richard Dawkins watches clips from the internet ranging from creationist claims to debates on science and faith—and shares his unfiltered thoughts and insights. A straightforward look at how science is misunderstood—and why it matters. Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVw Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard_dawkins/ Twitter: https://twitter.com...2025-06-2020 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins DESTROYS Creationist ArgumentsIn this episode, Richard Dawkins reacts to a compilation of videos featuring arguments about religion, evolution, and science. This is the first video in the new series, Richard Dawkins Reacts, where Richard Dawkins watches clips from the internet ranging from creationist claims to debates on science and faith—and shares his unfiltered thoughts and insights. A straightforward look at how science is misunderstood—and why it matters. Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVw Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard_dawkins/ Twitter: https://twitter.com...2025-06-2020 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsWhy The Selfish Gene Haunts Some Readers | A Conversation with John McWhorterIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins John McWhorter for a compelling conversation about Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including evolution, genetics, science, and the broader cultural forces that shape our understanding of truth. John McWhorter is a linguist, author, and professor at Columbia University, best known for his work in creole studies, sociolinguistics, and for his commentary on race, language, and politics in American society. Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9...2025-06-131h 20The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsWhy The Selfish Gene Haunts Some Readers | A Conversation with John McWhorterIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins John McWhorter for a compelling conversation about Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including evolution, genetics, science, and the broader cultural forces that shape our understanding of truth. John McWhorter is a linguist, author, and professor at Columbia University, best known for his work in creole studies, sociolinguistics, and for his commentary on race, language, and politics in American society. Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9...2025-06-131h 20The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsSome 'Intellectuals' Make It Sound Deep | A Conversation with Peter BoghossianIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Peter Boghossian for a compelling conversation about Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including evolution, genetics, science, and the broader cultural forces that shape our understanding of truth. This episode was filmed as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Peter Boghossian is an American philosopher, author, and educator best known for his work on critical thinking, atheism, and free speech.2025-05-301h 29The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsSome 'Intellectuals' Make It Sound Deep | A Conversation with Peter BoghossianIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Peter Boghossian for a compelling conversation about Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including evolution, genetics, science, and the broader cultural forces that shape our understanding of truth. This episode was filmed as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Peter Boghossian is an American philosopher, author, and educator best known for his work on critical thinking, atheism, and free speech.2025-05-301h 29The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsWhy i Care About the Existence of God | A Conversation with Michael ShermerIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Michael Shermer for a compelling conversation about Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including evolution, genetics, science, and the broader cultural forces that shape our understanding of truth. This episode was filmed at as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Michael Shermer is a science writer and historian, founder of The Skeptics Society, and host of The Michael Shermer Show.2025-05-231h 34The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsWhy i Care About the Existence of God | A Conversation with Michael ShermerIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Michael Shermer for a compelling conversation about Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including evolution, genetics, science, and the broader cultural forces that shape our understanding of truth. This episode was filmed at as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Michael Shermer is a science writer and historian, founder of The Skeptics Society, and host of The Michael Shermer Show.2025-05-231h 34The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsChatGPT Passed the Turing test, but… | A Conversation with Brian KeatingIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Brian Keating for an insightful conversation touching on evolution, genetics, science, and culture. They explore Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including AI, the extended phenotype, evolution, the possibility of alien life followed by audience questions. This episode was filmed as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Brian Keating is an American cosmologist, professor of physics at the University of California, San Diego, and a bestselling author. He is renowned for his research on the early universe, cosmic microwave background...2025-05-131h 32The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsChatGPT Passed the Turing test, but… | A Conversation with Brian KeatingIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Brian Keating for an insightful conversation touching on evolution, genetics, science, and culture. They explore Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including AI, the extended phenotype, evolution, the possibility of alien life followed by audience questions. This episode was filmed as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Brian Keating is an American cosmologist, professor of physics at the University of California, San Diego, and a bestselling author. He is renowned for his research on the early universe, cosmic microwave background...2025-05-131h 32The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsI Sympathize with Trans People, but... | Richard Dawkins in Conversation with Colin WrightIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Colin Wright for an insightful conversation touching on evolution, gender, science, and culture - They explore Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including the nature of truth, the reliability of science, evolution, and the controversies surrounding sex and gender. This episode was filmed as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Colin Wright is an evolutionary biologist and science writer whose work spans research on animal behavior, particularly social insects, and public advocacy for evidence-based discussions on sex and gender.2025-05-051h 33The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsI Sympathize with Trans People, but... | Richard Dawkins in Conversation with Colin WrightIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Colin Wright for an insightful conversation touching on evolution, gender, science, and culture - They explore Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including the nature of truth, the reliability of science, evolution, and the controversies surrounding sex and gender. This episode was filmed as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Colin Wright is an evolutionary biologist and science writer whose work spans research on animal behavior, particularly social insects, and public advocacy for evidence-based discussions on sex and gender.2025-05-051h 33The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsA Conversation with Nick Gillespie in Milwaukee | Richard Dawkins' Final TourIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Nick Gillespie, for an insightful conversation touching on evolution, genetics, science, and culture. They explore Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead, along with his previous works such as The Selfish Gene. The discussion expands into science’s ongoing tensions with ideology, religion, and postmodern thought, followed by a spirited audience Q&A session. This episode was filmed at Pabst Theatre, on the September 20th 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Nick Gillespie is editor-at-large at Reason magazine, a prominent journalist, and commentator known for insightful coverage of...2025-04-301h 33The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsA Conversation with Nick Gillespie in Milwaukee | Richard Dawkins' Final TourIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Nick Gillespie, for an insightful conversation touching on evolution, genetics, science, and culture. They explore Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead, along with his previous works such as The Selfish Gene. The discussion expands into science’s ongoing tensions with ideology, religion, and postmodern thought, followed by a spirited audience Q&A session. This episode was filmed at Pabst Theatre, on the September 20th 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Nick Gillespie is editor-at-large at Reason magazine, a prominent journalist, and commentator known for insightful coverage of...2025-04-301h 33The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsAm I responsible for WOKE Nonsense? | A Conversation with Alex O'' Connor in OxfordIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Alex O’Connor for a breakdown of his latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead. They also reflect on new atheism and the meaning vacuum, Richard’s debate with Jordan Peterson, and the concept of God followed by audience questions. This episode was filmed at New Theatre, Oxford, on the 21st of Oct 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber, writer, and public speaker, best known as the host of the Within Reason podcast, with over one million subscribers on YouTube. He has appear...2025-04-181h 22The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsAm I responsible for WOKE Nonsense? | A Conversation with Alex O'' Connor in OxfordIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Alex O’Connor for a breakdown of his latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead. They also reflect on new atheism and the meaning vacuum, Richard’s debate with Jordan Peterson, and the concept of God followed by audience questions. This episode was filmed at New Theatre, Oxford, on the 21st of Oct 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber, writer, and public speaker, best known as the host of the Within Reason podcast, with over one million subscribers on YouTube. He has appear...2025-04-181h 22The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsSpace meets Earth, Porco and Dawkins in GlasgowIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins engages in an insightful conversation with Carolyn Porco about gene immortality, ancestral traits, the extended phenotype, extraterrestrial life, criticisms of religion and atheism, followed by audience questions. This episode was filmed at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on the Oct 31st 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Carolyn Porco is a renowned planetary scientist and science communicator best known for leading the imaging science team on NASA’s Cassini mission to Saturn, where she played a pivotal role in major discoveries such as the geysers on Enceladus and the potential fo...2025-04-031h 22The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsSpace meets Earth, Porco and Dawkins in GlasgowIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins engages in an insightful conversation with Carolyn Porco about gene immortality, ancestral traits, the extended phenotype, extraterrestrial life, criticisms of religion and atheism, followed by audience questions. This episode was filmed at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on the Oct 31st 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Carolyn Porco is a renowned planetary scientist and science communicator best known for leading the imaging science team on NASA’s Cassini mission to Saturn, where she played a pivotal role in major discoveries such as the geysers on Enceladus and the potential fo...2025-04-031h 22The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsExploring AI, Evolution & the Universe ft. Taryn SouthernRichard Dawkins and Taryn Southern are back for another thought-provoking Q&A session, tackling a wide range of fascinating topics. From Richard’s personal epiphany moments to his thoughts on AI, alien life, and the origins of the universe, this episode delves deep into the mysteries of evolution, intelligence, and existence. Other audience questions dive into topics like inherited knowledge, the evolution of survival instincts, and whether animals truly understand death. Richard also shares his thoughts and experiments on ChatGPT, the limits of human invention, and the most compelling theories about how our universe came to be. Referenced Articles: A co...2025-03-2032 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsExploring AI, Evolution & the Universe ft. Taryn SouthernRichard Dawkins and Taryn Southern are back for another thought-provoking Q&A session, tackling a wide range of fascinating topics. From Richard’s personal epiphany moments to his thoughts on AI, alien life, and the origins of the universe, this episode delves deep into the mysteries of evolution, intelligence, and existence. Other audience questions dive into topics like inherited knowledge, the evolution of survival instincts, and whether animals truly understand death. Richard also shares his thoughts and experiments on ChatGPT, the limits of human invention, and the most compelling theories about how our universe came to be. Referenced Articles: A co...2025-03-2032 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsIs There More Wonder In Genes Than In Gods? - A Conversation with Alex O' ConnorAs part of his 2024 tour, Richard Dawkins engaged in an insightful conversation with Alex O'Connor at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles on September 28th. They discuss Dawkins' latest book; The Genetic Book of the Dead, religion, evolution, and concludes with a Q&A session. Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber, writer, and public speaker, best known as the host of the Within Reason podcast, with over one million subscribers on YouTube. He has appeared on television programs such as Piers Morgan Uncensored, BBC Sunday Morning Live, and Channel 4 News. O’Connor has debated and discussed topics including the...2025-03-131h 23The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsIs There More Wonder In Genes Than In Gods? - A Conversation with Alex O' ConnorAs part of his 2024 tour, Richard Dawkins engaged in an insightful conversation with Alex O'Connor at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles on September 28th. They discuss Dawkins' latest book; The Genetic Book of the Dead, religion, evolution, and concludes with a Q&A session. Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber, writer, and public speaker, best known as the host of the Within Reason podcast, with over one million subscribers on YouTube. He has appeared on television programs such as Piers Morgan Uncensored, BBC Sunday Morning Live, and Channel 4 News. O’Connor has debated and discussed topics including the...2025-03-131h 23The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsWhat Evolution Really Tells Us About Life | A Conversation with Steven PinkerIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins engages in an insightful conversation with Steven Pinker about evolution, his motivation for writing The Blind Watchmaker, and a breakdown of his latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead Steven Pinker is a Canadian-American cognitive psychologist, psycholinguist, popular science author, and public intellectual. He is an advocate of evolutionary psychology and the computational theory of mind. This was filmed in Boston, Massachusetts, as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. 2025-02-271h 29The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsWhat Evolution Really Tells Us About Life | A Conversation with Steven PinkerIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins engages in an insightful conversation with Steven Pinker about evolution, his motivation for writing The Blind Watchmaker, and a breakdown of his latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead Steven Pinker is a Canadian-American cognitive psychologist, psycholinguist, popular science author, and public intellectual. He is an advocate of evolutionary psychology and the computational theory of mind. This was filmed in Boston, Massachusetts, as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. 2025-02-271h 29The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsAtheism is growing in America but... | Richard Dawkins Talks to Coleman HughesIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins engages in an insightful conversation with Coleman Hughes. Coleman Hughes is a writer, podcast host, and social commentator, known for his work on race, culture, and social issues. He hosts the podcast Conversations with Coleman, where he engages in deep discussions on various social topics, often challenging conventional views. This was filmed at Winspear Opera House Dallas, Texas, USA, on the 4th of September 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins' tour.2025-02-131h 22The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsAtheism is growing in America but... | Richard Dawkins Talks to Coleman HughesIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins engages in an insightful conversation with Coleman Hughes. Coleman Hughes is a writer, podcast host, and social commentator, known for his work on race, culture, and social issues. He hosts the podcast Conversations with Coleman, where he engages in deep discussions on various social topics, often challenging conventional views. This was filmed at Winspear Opera House Dallas, Texas, USA, on the 4th of September 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins' tour.2025-02-131h 22The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsIs Elon Musk Our Only Hope? | Richard Dawkins in Conversation with Andrew GoldIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins engages in an insightful conversation with Andrew Gold, host of the Heretics podcast. This was filmed at Ulster Hall in Belfast, United Kingdom, on the 14th of November 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins' Tour.  2025-01-191h 22The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsIs Elon Musk Our Only Hope? | Richard Dawkins in Conversation with Andrew GoldIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins engages in an insightful conversation with Andrew Gold, host of the Heretics podcast. This was filmed at Ulster Hall in Belfast, United Kingdom, on the 14th of November 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins' Tour.  2025-01-191h 22The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins & Kmele Foster Discuss Evolution, Religion, and Cultural HegemonyIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins, Richard engages in a conversation with Kmele Foster about evolution, the miracle of the human brain, the meaning provided by religion, and today’s cultural hegemony that stands against truth—even within universities. This episode was filmed at Prudential Hall in Newark, NJ, on September 13th, 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins’ final tour. 2024-12-311h 37The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins & Kmele Foster Discuss Evolution, Religion, and Cultural HegemonyIn this episode of The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins, Richard engages in a conversation with Kmele Foster about evolution, the miracle of the human brain, the meaning provided by religion, and today’s cultural hegemony that stands against truth—even within universities. This episode was filmed at Prudential Hall in Newark, NJ, on September 13th, 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins’ final tour. 2024-12-311h 37The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins & Chris Williamson on Cultural Christianity, Evolution, and 'The Genetic Book of the Dead'In this episode of The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins, Richard engages in a conversation with Chris Williamson various topics, including his recent comment on being a cultural Christian, evolution and genetic adaptation, and, of course, his latest book release, The Genetic Book of the Dead. This episode was filmed at the ACL Moody Theatre in Austin, Texas, on September 7, 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins’ final tour. 2024-12-241h 23The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins & Chris Williamson on Cultural Christianity, Evolution, and 'The Genetic Book of the Dead'In this episode of The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins, Richard engages in a conversation with Chris Williamson various topics, including his recent comment on being a cultural Christian, evolution and genetic adaptation, and, of course, his latest book release, The Genetic Book of the Dead. This episode was filmed at the ACL Moody Theatre in Austin, Texas, on September 7, 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins’ final tour. 2024-12-241h 23The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins Confronts Indoctrinating Christian DramaRichard Dawkins Confronts Indoctrinating Christian Drama Used to Promote ‘Christian Values.’ The drama targets young teens, showing them depictions of a gruesome hell, purportedly to deter sinning. 2024-11-2135 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins Confronts Indoctrinating Christian DramaRichard Dawkins Confronts Indoctrinating Christian Drama Used to Promote ‘Christian Values.’ The drama targets young teens, showing them depictions of a gruesome hell, purportedly to deter sinning. 2024-11-2135 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins and Ian McEwan talk about Religion, Science, Truth and American ChristianityIan McEwan is a British novelist and screenwriter. This is a discussion between Ian McEwan and Richard Dawkins on religion, science, and truth.-------------------------------------------- Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVwFollow:https://www.instagram.com/richard_dawkins/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichardDawkins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichardDawkinsBooks Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ThePoetryofReality 2024-11-1133 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins and Ian McEwan talk about Religion, Science, Truth and American ChristianityIan McEwan is a British novelist and screenwriter. This is a discussion between Ian McEwan and Richard Dawkins on religion, science, and truth.-------------------------------------------- Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVwFollow:https://www.instagram.com/richard_dawkins/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichardDawkins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichardDawkinsBooks Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ThePoetryofReality 2024-11-1133 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsDo Primates Kill Each Other? Richard Dawkins talks to ethologist Frans de WaalRichard Dawkins talks to ethologist Frans de Waal about animal behaviour and whether it is truly altruistic.   2024-10-211h 14The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsDo Primates Kill Each Other? Richard Dawkins talks to ethologist Frans de WaalRichard Dawkins talks to ethologist Frans de Waal about animal behaviour and whether it is truly altruistic.   2024-10-211h 14The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsReligious Abuse Ruins Children’s Psychology | Richard Dawkins Talks to PsychologistRichard Dawkins talks to Jill Mytton about religious cults and the psychological issues raised by being brought up in them. -------------------------------------------- Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVwFollow: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichardDawkins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichardDawkinsBooks Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ThePoetryofReality 2024-10-1451 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsReligious Abuse Ruins Children’s Psychology | Richard Dawkins Talks to PsychologistRichard Dawkins talks to Jill Mytton about religious cults and the psychological issues raised by being brought up in them. -------------------------------------------- Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVwFollow: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichardDawkins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichardDawkinsBooks Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ThePoetryofReality 2024-10-1451 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsWhy Is Darwin’s Idea So Revolutionary? Richard Dawkins Lecture on Natural Selection and MoreIs 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.   2024-10-071h 07The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsWhy Is Darwin’s Idea So Revolutionary? Richard Dawkins Lecture on Natural Selection and MoreIs 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.   2024-10-071h 07The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsIs Science Compatible with Christianity? Richard Dawkins talks to Adrian HawkesTickets available at https://richarddawkinstour.com/ I shall be spending the whole of September, and the first week of October, in North America, speaking in ten different cities from Dallas to Vancouver. I am 83 years old, and travel is more irksome than it was. The maxim, “Quit while you’re ahead” has recently received a welcome boost, and I anticipate that this will be my last American tour. My swansong. My final bow. There’ll be a Q & A at every event. This will probably be your last opportunity to tell me how profoundly you disagree w...2024-09-2837 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsIs Science Compatible with Christianity? Richard Dawkins talks to Adrian HawkesTickets available at https://richarddawkinstour.com/ I shall be spending the whole of September, and the first week of October, in North America, speaking in ten different cities from Dallas to Vancouver. I am 83 years old, and travel is more irksome than it was. The maxim, “Quit while you’re ahead” has recently received a welcome boost, and I anticipate that this will be my last American tour. My swansong. My final bow. There’ll be a Q & A at every event. This will probably be your last opportunity to tell me how profoundly you disagree w...2024-09-2837 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsIs Homeopathy a Placebo? | Richard Dawkins Questions HomeopathTickets available at https://richarddawkinstour.com/ I shall be spending the whole of September, and the first week of October, in North America, speaking in ten different cities from Dallas to Vancouver. I am 83 years old, and travel is more irksome than it was. The maxim, “Quit while you’re ahead” has recently received a welcome boost, and I anticipate that this will be my last American tour. My swansong. My final bow. There’ll be a Q & A at every event. And I’ll be signing any or all of my 19 books, including The Genetic Book of the Dead, whic...2024-09-1427 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsIs Homeopathy a Placebo? | Richard Dawkins Questions HomeopathTickets available at https://richarddawkinstour.com/ I shall be spending the whole of September, and the first week of October, in North America, speaking in ten different cities from Dallas to Vancouver. I am 83 years old, and travel is more irksome than it was. The maxim, “Quit while you’re ahead” has recently received a welcome boost, and I anticipate that this will be my last American tour. My swansong. My final bow. There’ll be a Q & A at every event. And I’ll be signing any or all of my 19 books, including The Genetic Book of the Dead, whic...2024-09-1427 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsEvolutionary Biologist Reacts to Sperm Bank | Richard Dawkins Visits a Sperm BankTickets available at https://richarddawkinstour.com/ I shall be spending the whole of September, and the first week of October, in North America, speaking in ten different cities from Dallas to Vancouver. I am 83 years old, and travel is more irksome than it was. The maxim, “Quit while you’re ahead” has recently received a welcome boost, and I anticipate that this will be my last American tour. My swansong. My final bow. There’ll be a Q & A at every event. And I’ll be signing any or all of my 19 books, including The Genetic Book of the Dead...2024-09-0443 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsEvolutionary Biologist Reacts to Sperm Bank | Richard Dawkins Visits a Sperm BankTickets available at https://richarddawkinstour.com/ I shall be spending the whole of September, and the first week of October, in North America, speaking in ten different cities from Dallas to Vancouver. I am 83 years old, and travel is more irksome than it was. The maxim, “Quit while you’re ahead” has recently received a welcome boost, and I anticipate that this will be my last American tour. My swansong. My final bow. There’ll be a Q & A at every event. And I’ll be signing any or all of my 19 books, including The Genetic Book of the Dead...2024-09-0443 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsHow is the "Gay Gene" alive? Evolutionary Biologist Richard Dawkins ExplainsTickets available at https://richarddawkinstour.com/ I shall be spending the whole of September, and the first week of October, in North America, speaking in ten different cities from Dallas to Vancouver. I am 83 years old, and travel is more irksome than it was. The maxim, “Quit while you’re ahead” has recently received a welcome boost, and I anticipate that this will be my last American tour. My swansong. My final bow. There’ll be a Q & A at every event. And I’ll be signing any or all of my 19 books, including The Genetic Book of the Dead...2024-08-2726 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsHow is the "Gay Gene" alive? Evolutionary Biologist Richard Dawkins ExplainsTickets available at https://richarddawkinstour.com/ I shall be spending the whole of September, and the first week of October, in North America, speaking in ten different cities from Dallas to Vancouver. I am 83 years old, and travel is more irksome than it was. The maxim, “Quit while you’re ahead” has recently received a welcome boost, and I anticipate that this will be my last American tour. My swansong. My final bow. There’ll be a Q & A at every event. And I’ll be signing any or all of my 19 books, including The Genetic Book of the Dead...2024-08-2726 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins and Richard Dawkins AI answer questions about the future!Richard Dawkins is back with Taryn Southern to answer your questions now with an AI Assistant, this time in a physical studio in the UK. Stay tuned for Richard’s insightful answers, and to see if the AI can compare! 2024-08-1943 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins and Richard Dawkins AI answer questions about the future!Richard Dawkins is back with Taryn Southern to answer your questions now with an AI Assistant, this time in a physical studio in the UK. Stay tuned for Richard’s insightful answers, and to see if the AI can compare! 2024-08-1943 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins Answers Questions About Evolution, Life, and ReligionTickets available at https://richarddawkinstour.com/ I shall be spending the whole of September, and the first week of October, in North America, speaking in ten different cities from Dallas to Vancouver. I am 83 years old, and travel is more irksome than it was. The maxim, “Quit while you’re ahead” has recently received a welcome boost, and I anticipate that this will be my last American tour. My swansong. My final bow. There’ll be a Q & A at every event. And I’ll be signing any or all of my 19 books, including The Genetic Book of the Dead, whic...2024-08-0826 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins Answers Questions About Evolution, Life, and ReligionTickets available at https://richarddawkinstour.com/ I shall be spending the whole of September, and the first week of October, in North America, speaking in ten different cities from Dallas to Vancouver. I am 83 years old, and travel is more irksome than it was. The maxim, “Quit while you’re ahead” has recently received a welcome boost, and I anticipate that this will be my last American tour. My swansong. My final bow. There’ll be a Q & A at every event. And I’ll be signing any or all of my 19 books, including The Genetic Book of the Dead, whic...2024-08-0826 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsKathleen Stock and Richard Dawkins Question Modern Gender IdentityThe savage missiles hurled at Kathleen Stock in the stocks of Sussex University gives the lie to the pretense that her tormentors should be pitied as an oppressed minority who just want to peacefully get on with their life. I’ve long admired her gentle courage in the face of vicious bullying. When we finally met at the Dissident Dialogues Conference in New York this May, I felt an instant affinity. It was a pleasure to conduct the following interview.Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.y...2024-07-0847 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsKathleen Stock and Richard Dawkins Question Modern Gender IdentityThe savage missiles hurled at Kathleen Stock in the stocks of Sussex University gives the lie to the pretense that her tormentors should be pitied as an oppressed minority who just want to peacefully get on with their life. I’ve long admired her gentle courage in the face of vicious bullying. When we finally met at the Dissident Dialogues Conference in New York this May, I felt an instant affinity. It was a pleasure to conduct the following interview.Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.y...2024-07-0847 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsDerren Brown Exposes Fraudulent "Psychics" with Richard DawkinsDerren Brown is one of our leading conjurers, specializing in mentalism, the illusion of reading people’s minds. I interviewed him for my Channel 4 TV documentary, Enemies of Reason. We talked about cold reading and how the technique is used by frauds who pretend to communicate with the dead, as well as by honest conjurers. Derren himself is an honest conjurer and a sharp critic of charlatans who abuse their skills, lucratively pretending to supernatural powers, which of course, they don’t have. I have just listened to the interview again, and I must say I find it one of t...2024-06-2247 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsDerren Brown Exposes Fraudulent "Psychics" with Richard DawkinsDerren Brown is one of our leading conjurers, specializing in mentalism, the illusion of reading people’s minds. I interviewed him for my Channel 4 TV documentary, Enemies of Reason. We talked about cold reading and how the technique is used by frauds who pretend to communicate with the dead, as well as by honest conjurers. Derren himself is an honest conjurer and a sharp critic of charlatans who abuse their skills, lucratively pretending to supernatural powers, which of course, they don’t have. I have just listened to the interview again, and I must say I find it one of t...2024-06-2247 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsJohn McWhorter and Richard Dawkins talk about Linguistics and Woke RacismI have long wanted to meet John McWhorter. He’s an extremely well-known public intellectual and opinion leader who, in my opinion, always talks sense. I have this rather eccentric idea that before becoming a public intellectual, you need to earn your credentials by having something important and interesting to be intellectual about, and John McWhorter qualifies in a big way. He is a world authority on linguistics, the study of the extraordinary phenomenon of human language, which I think is one of the most important and interesting subjects out there. We both spoke at the Dissident Dia...2024-06-0646 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsJohn McWhorter and Richard Dawkins talk about Linguistics and Woke RacismI have long wanted to meet John McWhorter. He’s an extremely well-known public intellectual and opinion leader who, in my opinion, always talks sense. I have this rather eccentric idea that before becoming a public intellectual, you need to earn your credentials by having something important and interesting to be intellectual about, and John McWhorter qualifies in a big way. He is a world authority on linguistics, the study of the extraordinary phenomenon of human language, which I think is one of the most important and interesting subjects out there. We both spoke at the Dissident Dia...2024-06-0646 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins vs. Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Political Christian or Truly a Christian?Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a hero, a staunch fighter against the violent intolerance and bossy control freakery of Islamism. She is also a personal friend of whom I am very fond. When she recently announced her conversion to Christianity, I assumed that she must be no more than a political Christian, regarding Christianity as a bulwark against Islam. I have some sympathy with the view that if you must have a religion at all, Christianity is hugely better than the leading alternative. In Hilaire Belloc’s words, “Always keep a-hold of Nurse for fear of finding something worse.”I ag...2024-06-0300 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins vs. Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Political Christian or Truly a Christian?Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a hero, a staunch fighter against the violent intolerance and bossy control freakery of Islamism. She is also a personal friend of whom I am very fond. When she recently announced her conversion to Christianity, I assumed that she must be no more than a political Christian, regarding Christianity as a bulwark against Islam. I have some sympathy with the view that if you must have a religion at all, Christianity is hugely better than the leading alternative. In Hilaire Belloc’s words, “Always keep a-hold of Nurse for fear of finding something worse.”I ag...2024-06-0300 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins Talks to an Ex-Atheist Christian Theologian | (Part 2)(This is part 2 of Richard's interview with Alister McGrath.) I interviewed Alister McGrath for my Channel 4 documentary, Root of All Evil. He is a theologian, a nice enough fellow, but I wouldn't go out of your way to listen to this interview unless it's to remind yourself what an empty, vacuous, non-subject theology is. -------------- I will be on tour of North America, UK & EU talking about my latest book, religion, life on earth and beyond. I will be joined on stage by a range of friends and foes on stage. The events will include a Q...2024-05-2529 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins Talks to an Ex-Atheist Christian Theologian | (Part 2)(This is part 2 of Richard's interview with Alister McGrath.) I interviewed Alister McGrath for my Channel 4 documentary, Root of All Evil. He is a theologian, a nice enough fellow, but I wouldn't go out of your way to listen to this interview unless it's to remind yourself what an empty, vacuous, non-subject theology is. -------------- I will be on tour of North America, UK & EU talking about my latest book, religion, life on earth and beyond. I will be joined on stage by a range of friends and foes on stage. The events will include a Q...2024-05-2529 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins Talks to an Ex-Atheist Christian Theologian | (Part 1)I interviewed Alister McGrath for my Channel 4 documentary, Root of All Evil. He is a theologian, a nice enough fellow, but I wouldn't go out of your way to listen to this interview unless it's to remind yourself what an empty, vacuous, non-subject theology is.-------------- Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVw Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.poetry.of.reality/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichardDawkinsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Richard...2024-05-2128 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins Talks to an Ex-Atheist Christian Theologian | (Part 1)I interviewed Alister McGrath for my Channel 4 documentary, Root of All Evil. He is a theologian, a nice enough fellow, but I wouldn't go out of your way to listen to this interview unless it's to remind yourself what an empty, vacuous, non-subject theology is.-------------- Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVw Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.poetry.of.reality/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichardDawkinsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Richard...2024-05-2128 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsDo Trans People Exist? Good, Bad, and Preposterous Questions with Richard DawkinsJoin me for another thought-provoking Q&A session with Taryn Southern on a wide range of topics, from the ethics of selective breeding and eugenics to western liberal sympathy toward Islam and wokeism. You asked me what I think about trans people, genes and sexual orientation, mindfulness and AI______________________ Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVw Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.poetry.of.reality/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichardDawkins Facebook: https://www.facebo...2024-04-1322 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsDo Trans People Exist? Good, Bad, and Preposterous Questions with Richard DawkinsJoin me for another thought-provoking Q&A session with Taryn Southern on a wide range of topics, from the ethics of selective breeding and eugenics to western liberal sympathy toward Islam and wokeism. You asked me what I think about trans people, genes and sexual orientation, mindfulness and AI______________________ Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVw Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.poetry.of.reality/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichardDawkins Facebook: https://www.facebo...2024-04-1322 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsWhy Did Andrew Sullivan Apologise to Richard Dawkins?In this episode, journalist Andrew Sullivan and Richard Dawkins fearlessly confront society's aversion to directness and the double standards that govern criticism, challenging the breakdown of democratic conversation in America. They take a little dip into Dawkins' upbringing in Kenya and England before exploring the primal instincts of prey, predator, and the arms race, shedding light on nature's intent and the marvels of survival. As they navigate the terrifying yet exhilarating immensity of the universe, they contemplate and debate over life's meaning, Jesus and the role of religion as solace in the face of nothingness. But does moral philosophy...2024-04-101h 06The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsWhy Did Andrew Sullivan Apologise to Richard Dawkins?In this episode, journalist Andrew Sullivan and Richard Dawkins fearlessly confront society's aversion to directness and the double standards that govern criticism, challenging the breakdown of democratic conversation in America. They take a little dip into Dawkins' upbringing in Kenya and England before exploring the primal instincts of prey, predator, and the arms race, shedding light on nature's intent and the marvels of survival. As they navigate the terrifying yet exhilarating immensity of the universe, they contemplate and debate over life's meaning, Jesus and the role of religion as solace in the face of nothingness. But does moral philosophy...2024-04-101h 06The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins Calmly Talks About Talking to the DeadRichard Dawkins is coming for the world's psychics, telepaths and spiritualist practitioners in this episode, with his relentless curiosity and pursuit for revealing the truth against all odds. Richard fearlessly confronts psychic Craig Hamilton Parker in a quest to unravel the mysteries of spiritualist practices. He rigorously channels his dedication to exposing scams and dismantling delusions as he challenges Parker's claims about communicating with the spirit world, with razor-sharp logic and unyielding skepticism. Watch as this back-and-forth sheds light on the truth behind the veil of mysticism and explores science's long battle with mediums. Skepticism vs belief, faith vs...2024-03-3031 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins Calmly Talks About Talking to the DeadRichard Dawkins is coming for the world's psychics, telepaths and spiritualist practitioners in this episode, with his relentless curiosity and pursuit for revealing the truth against all odds. Richard fearlessly confronts psychic Craig Hamilton Parker in a quest to unravel the mysteries of spiritualist practices. He rigorously channels his dedication to exposing scams and dismantling delusions as he challenges Parker's claims about communicating with the spirit world, with razor-sharp logic and unyielding skepticism. Watch as this back-and-forth sheds light on the truth behind the veil of mysticism and explores science's long battle with mediums. Skepticism vs belief, faith vs...2024-03-3031 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRoots Of Reason: Growing Up with Richard DawkinsThis episode features a conversation with my friend, writer, broadcaster and former MP Gyles Brandreth, from his podcast Rosebud. We reminisce over my memories of growing up in Kenya and the UK, going over our journeys with private education, bad teachers, young love, and the first time learning about starfish filled me with wonder and awe over science and the natural world. 2024-03-0851 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRoots Of Reason: Growing Up with Richard DawkinsThis episode features a conversation with my friend, writer, broadcaster and former MP Gyles Brandreth, from his podcast Rosebud. We reminisce over my memories of growing up in Kenya and the UK, going over our journeys with private education, bad teachers, young love, and the first time learning about starfish filled me with wonder and awe over science and the natural world. 2024-03-0851 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsBill Nye on Saving The WorldBill Nye The Science Guy is a cultural icon, and it was my honour to award him the Richard Dawkins 2023 award at CSICON for his exemplary work in making scientific knowledge more accessible. We spoke about everything from life in outer space, to climate change, to improving governance and the quality of life on earth - and how creating a scientifically literate society is, truly, the key. _______________________ Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVw Follow: Instagram: http...2024-02-231h 03The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsBill Nye on Saving The WorldBill Nye The Science Guy is a cultural icon, and it was my honour to award him the Richard Dawkins 2023 award at CSICON for his exemplary work in making scientific knowledge more accessible. We spoke about everything from life in outer space, to climate change, to improving governance and the quality of life on earth - and how creating a scientifically literate society is, truly, the key. _______________________ Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVw Follow: Instagram: http...2024-02-231h 03The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsFaith, Reason, and Theology: Richard Dawkins and Alex O'Connor in ConversationJoin me in a new conversation with Alex O'Connor as we discuss a range of topics, including Jordan Peterson, Ayaan Hirsi Ali's journey into Christianity, my bafflement at how Alex could stand three years of studying the non-subject of theology, the fear of death, and other things. 2024-01-151h 06The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsFaith, Reason, and Theology: Richard Dawkins and Alex O'Connor in ConversationJoin me in a new conversation with Alex O'Connor as we discuss a range of topics, including Jordan Peterson, Ayaan Hirsi Ali's journey into Christianity, my bafflement at how Alex could stand three years of studying the non-subject of theology, the fear of death, and other things. 2024-01-151h 06The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsChristmas Lecture 3: Climbing Mount ImprobableClimbing Mount Improbable is a 1996 popular science book by Richard Dawkins. The book is about probability and how it applies to the theory of evolution. It is designed to debunk claims by creationists about the probability of naturalistic mechanisms like natural selection 2023-12-2144 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsChristmas Lecture 3: Climbing Mount ImprobableClimbing Mount Improbable is a 1996 popular science book by Richard Dawkins. The book is about probability and how it applies to the theory of evolution. It is designed to debunk claims by creationists about the probability of naturalistic mechanisms like natural selection 2023-12-2144 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsA good-humored conversation between Michael Shermer and Richard DawkinsMichael Shermer is an American science writer, historian of science, and executive director of The Skeptics Society. He and I spoke about God, reason, morality, science and the future, in a good-humored discussion in Berlin, 2018, under the auspices of the German branch of the Richard Dawkins Foundation.2023-12-191h 33The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsA good-humored conversation between Michael Shermer and Richard DawkinsMichael Shermer is an American science writer, historian of science, and executive director of The Skeptics Society. He and I spoke about God, reason, morality, science and the future, in a good-humored discussion in Berlin, 2018, under the auspices of the German branch of the Richard Dawkins Foundation.2023-12-191h 33The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsViolence & Alienation: The Truth About IslamophobiaI’ve long been wrongly accused of Islamophobia. This episode explains what I’m really phobic about.To know more about CSICon 2023 visit: https://csiconference.org/________________________You can access the exact transcript of the video essay and more exclusive content from Richard Dawkins at: https://richarddawkins.substack.comSubscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVwFollow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.poetry.of.reality/Twit...2023-09-0806 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsViolence & Alienation: The Truth About IslamophobiaI’ve long been wrongly accused of Islamophobia. This episode explains what I’m really phobic about.To know more about CSICon 2023 visit: https://csiconference.org/________________________You can access the exact transcript of the video essay and more exclusive content from Richard Dawkins at: https://richarddawkins.substack.comSubscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVwFollow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.poetry.of.reality/Twit...2023-09-0806 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsA moral philosopher and an evolutionary biologist in conversationIn this episode of The Poetry Of Reality, we sit in on an engrossing conversation between Richard Dawkins and Peter Singer on stage in Melbourne, Australia.Peter Singer is a moral philosopher, known for his work in bioethics and being one of the intellectual founders of the modern animal rights movement.He and Dawkins discuss everything from nature and evolution, to god and ethics, through the lens of their work as prolific authors and discoverers of truth. Tune in to listen to two great thinkers explore rich questions, around...2023-08-261h 14The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsA moral philosopher and an evolutionary biologist in conversationIn this episode of The Poetry Of Reality, we sit in on an engrossing conversation between Richard Dawkins and Peter Singer on stage in Melbourne, Australia.Peter Singer is a moral philosopher, known for his work in bioethics and being one of the intellectual founders of the modern animal rights movement.He and Dawkins discuss everything from nature and evolution, to god and ethics, through the lens of their work as prolific authors and discoverers of truth. Tune in to listen to two great thinkers explore rich questions, around...2023-08-261h 14The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsWhy Are We Here? Exploring The Mystery Of ExistenceThe origin of our universe is one of the greatest mysteries we face. Why is there something rather than nothing? How did we come to exist in a world with such precise laws of nature?How we answer these questions determines everything, from the meaning of our lives to the secrets of our futures.This episode of The Poetry Of Reality features Jack Symes in conversation with Richard Dawkins, joined by Jessica Frazier speaking on Hinduism, Silvia Jonas speaking on Jewish philosophy, and Richard Swinburne defending Christianity.________________________Join...2023-08-191h 13The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsWhy Are We Here? Exploring The Mystery Of ExistenceThe origin of our universe is one of the greatest mysteries we face. Why is there something rather than nothing? How did we come to exist in a world with such precise laws of nature?How we answer these questions determines everything, from the meaning of our lives to the secrets of our futures.This episode of The Poetry Of Reality features Jack Symes in conversation with Richard Dawkins, joined by Jessica Frazier speaking on Hinduism, Silvia Jonas speaking on Jewish philosophy, and Richard Swinburne defending Christianity.________________________Join...2023-08-191h 13The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins Q&A | Aliens, God, Transgenderism, Science and moreWhat is life? What came before the Big Bang? Why is natural selection so inherently cruel? How does one find meaning? Join Richard Dawkins in this Q&A with Taryn Southern, where he answers all your burning questions._________________________Join Substack:https://richarddawkins.substack.com/Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVwFollow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.poetry.of.reality/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichardDawkins...2023-08-1239 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins Q&A | Aliens, God, Transgenderism, Science and moreWhat is life? What came before the Big Bang? Why is natural selection so inherently cruel? How does one find meaning? Join Richard Dawkins in this Q&A with Taryn Southern, where he answers all your burning questions._________________________Join Substack:https://richarddawkins.substack.com/Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVwFollow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.poetry.of.reality/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichardDawkins...2023-08-1239 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins"Is Religion Inevitable?" - Richard Dawkins Reveals AllIs white privilege the modern day Original Sin? How is mass denial about the truth of gender, any different from Catholic transubstantiation? Is woke culture today's dogmatic religious mob?Join me and Dr Peter Boghossian as we explore these questions and more in another episode of The Poetry Of Reality._________________________Join Substack:https://richarddawkins.substack.com/Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVwFollow:Instagram: h...2023-08-0542 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins"Is Religion Inevitable?" - Richard Dawkins Reveals AllIs white privilege the modern day Original Sin? How is mass denial about the truth of gender, any different from Catholic transubstantiation? Is woke culture today's dogmatic religious mob?Join me and Dr Peter Boghossian as we explore these questions and more in another episode of The Poetry Of Reality._________________________Join Substack:https://richarddawkins.substack.com/Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9fzr1L0_hxdVwFollow:Instagram: h...2023-08-0542 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsSifting Truth From HearsayRichard Dawkins is in conversation with the host of Uncomfortable Conversations, Josh Szeps, in this episode of The Poetry Of Reality. Set on a stage in the heart of Brisbane, Australia, this exclusive chat flows through a string of riveting subjects, from the wonders of the natural world, and our relatives in the chain of evolution, to how science is taught in schools, religion's hold on people's lives, and the discernment of truth in the age of misinformation. Sprinkled with great humour, wit and courage, this is a discussion you won't want to miss out on._________________________2023-07-241h 21The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsSifting Truth From HearsayRichard Dawkins is in conversation with the host of Uncomfortable Conversations, Josh Szeps, in this episode of The Poetry Of Reality. Set on a stage in the heart of Brisbane, Australia, this exclusive chat flows through a string of riveting subjects, from the wonders of the natural world, and our relatives in the chain of evolution, to how science is taught in schools, religion's hold on people's lives, and the discernment of truth in the age of misinformation. Sprinkled with great humour, wit and courage, this is a discussion you won't want to miss out on._________________________2023-07-241h 21The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsCourage to Be Honest - On Stage with Ricky GervaisThe inaugural episode of #ThePoetryOfReality is finally here! Join me & Ricky Gervais, actor, writer, irreverent comedian & poignant tragedian. CFI gave him the 2019 Richard Dawkins Award. Then I had an on-stage conversation with him & Richard Wiseman, psychologist, comedian & conjuror. Lots of laughs, lots to think about. See for yourself.Don't miss out on these mind-expanding conversations. Subscribe and follow The Poetry of Reality today!Join us on Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@poetryofreality Follow u...2023-06-261h 13The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsCourage to Be Honest - On Stage with Ricky GervaisThe inaugural episode of #ThePoetryOfReality is finally here! Join me & Ricky Gervais, actor, writer, irreverent comedian & poignant tragedian. CFI gave him the 2019 Richard Dawkins Award. Then I had an on-stage conversation with him & Richard Wiseman, psychologist, comedian & conjuror. Lots of laughs, lots to think about. See for yourself.Don't miss out on these mind-expanding conversations. Subscribe and follow The Poetry of Reality today!Join us on Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@poetryofreality Follow u...2023-06-261h 13The Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins - TrailerUnveiling the trailer for a new show called The Poetry of RealityThe world of evolution, nature, and the universe is filled with wonder and beauty. But sometimes, people's beliefs without evidence, known as faith, can take away from the true magnificence of it all. Join Richard Dawkins on a journey to explore science and uncover the true beauty of reality.Coming soon!The Poetry of Reality is an amazing podcast where Richard Dawkins shares his life's work and personal thoughts. He explores the...2023-06-1401 minThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard DawkinsThe Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins - TrailerUnveiling the trailer for a new show called The Poetry of RealityThe world of evolution, nature, and the universe is filled with wonder and beauty. But sometimes, people's beliefs without evidence, known as faith, can take away from the true magnificence of it all. Join Richard Dawkins on a journey to explore science and uncover the true beauty of reality.Coming soon!The Poetry of Reality is an amazing podcast where Richard Dawkins shares his life's work and personal thoughts. He explores the...2023-06-1401 min