22min chapter

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Richard Dawkins & Kmele Foster Discuss Evolution, Religion, and Cultural Hegemony

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

CHAPTER

Quest for Meaning: Science and Belief

This chapter examines the speaker's early interest in science, particularly zoology, and its interplay with existential questions about purpose and belief. It explores the challenges scientists face in reconciling their professional insights with personal philosophies amid a broader societal crisis of meaning. The discussion extends to the historical evolution of evolutionary theory and the complexities of consciousness, reflecting on how individuals navigate their faith in the context of scientific understanding.

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