Richard Dawkins: ''Darwin Would Be Delighted To Discover That His Ideas Are Accepted By Science''

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Richard Dawkins, author of "The Greatest Show on Earth," joins Lionel as they celebrate the 150th anniversary of Darwin's "On the Origin of Species."

Posted: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 | Permalink

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1. Comment #435188 by Prosthetic Head on November 25, 2009 at 9:12 pm

Its just a shame they are not accepted by the lay population and that superstition still rules in many countries.

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2. Comment #435208 by NewEnglandBob on November 25, 2009 at 9:38 pm

It is an enjoyable interview.

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3. Comment #435216 by BiologicDentists.com on November 25, 2009 at 9:57 pm

Boy, that was excellent. I have seen Richard Dawkins lecture in person and I much prefer when he is being interviewed, because his words freely flow so eloquently, rather than having to check notes and pick up in the middle of sentences and such. He is such a brilliant man. I totally agree with him about what a sad impoverished life one leads if they don't know anything about evolution, because it is so exciting and thrilling.

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4. Comment #435219 by Sandra S on November 25, 2009 at 10:01 pm

I liked the interviewer's voice. Not sure if it's weird that it was the one thing I took with me from that interview...

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5. Comment #435269 by Rawhard Dickins on November 25, 2009 at 11:23 pm

. . . . and horrified they are not accepted by large sections of the public!

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6. Comment #435275 by InYourFaceNewYorker on November 25, 2009 at 11:42 pm

I completely agree that the truth is much more exciting than the whole Goddidit thing. I went to the Museum of Natural History in NYC with someone I met at the Dawkins event at B&N. As we were looking at the intermediate fossils (yes, Wendy, they are there!) we both remarked that this is a hell of a lot more exciting than anything religion could have ever come up with.

I also think that evolution has more relevance in our day to day lives than one would suspect(not just with viruses either). For instance, why exercise is good for the brain is rooted in evolution (fight or flight response, running from predators, releasing endorphins, etc.). That kind of understanding has helped me in my own life during tough times. People today are more depressed than ever, and some scientists say it's due to lack of exercise.

Julie

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7. Comment #435316 by Alternative Carpark on November 26, 2009 at 1:09 am

Another interview with Lionel Blair!

I quite enjoyed the previous one.

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8. Comment #435364 by DrawingYou on November 26, 2009 at 6:51 am

These interviews are like getting presents to unwrap.

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9. Comment #435460 by Sally Luxmoore on November 26, 2009 at 2:38 pm

I can't hear this. I am apparently supposed to subscribe first.
Any YouTube or other links?

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10. Comment #435477 by Jos Gibbons on November 26, 2009 at 3:25 pm

Comment #435460 by Sally Luxmoore

The cloudfiles MP3 link shouldn't cause you any trouble. I haven't tried the Air America link to see if it works. Is that what is demanding a subscription?

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11. Comment #435491 by SaintStephen on November 26, 2009 at 4:15 pm

Very enjoyable.

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12. Comment #435567 by Sally Luxmoore on November 26, 2009 at 9:46 pm

Comment #435477 by Jos Gibbons

Thanks, yes, the MP3 link has worked and I'm listening now.
It was the Air America link that asked me for money.

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13. Comment #436212 by ANTIcarrot on November 29, 2009 at 12:23 am

I think it's sad that Lionel seemed to have a better notion of why evolution matters (to normal people) then Richard Dawkins does. If he wants to convince people he really neeeds to remember the question is 'why should *they* care' not 'why *does* he care'.

Question: Why should the average joe care?

Bad answer: Because it's interesting, and rather sad if you don't know about it.

Good answer: Because it might save his life next time he goes to hospital.

Another good answer: Understanding why evolution is right and creationism is wrong (eg: understanding the ballony detection kit) will help you spot liars.

An analogy: The average joe doesn't care about engineering, until he's in a car accident and suddenly it's vitally important to him that the seatbelt, airbag, and crumple zone were designed correctly according to the rules of science and engineering - and not rendered ineffective and useless by various kinds of political interferance and wish fulfilment.

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14. Comment #437206 by Eshto on December 1, 2009 at 6:06 am