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A Conversation with Nick Gillespie in Milwaukee | Richard Dawkins' Final Tour

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

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Exploring Consciousness and Natural Selection

This chapter delves into the stoned ape hypothesis, discussing the potential impact of psychoactive substances on human consciousness while referencing the works of Terence McKenna. It also explores the role of natural selection and consciousness, posing questions about their relationship and the absence of a conscious selector in evolution. The conversation culminates in a reflection on spirituality and altruism, contrasting it with Darwinian principles.

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