11min chapter

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins cover image

A good-humored conversation between Michael Shermer and Richard Dawkins

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

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Periodical Cicadas, Prime Numbers, and Evolutionary Arms Race

This chapter discusses the phenomenon of periodical cicadas and their correlation with prime numbers. It explores the theory that their breeding cycle may be the result of an evolutionary arms race with predators. The chapter also mentions the idea of prime numbers being a possible means of extraterrestrial communication.

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