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A Bishop & A Scientist Talk About the comfort of religion and the truth of science

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

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Exploration of Evolutionary Influence on Emotions and Altruistic Behaviors

Exploring the concept of defying natural selection through examples like contraception, and questioning the relevance of persistent emotions from an evolutionary perspective. The chapter contemplates how instincts for goodness and sympathy might have evolved into noble and generous actions, mirroring the transformation of sexual desires into profound emotions.

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