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Richard Dawkins Answers Questions About Evolution, Life, and Religion

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

CHAPTER

The Origins and Ethics of Life Creation

This chapter examines the beginnings of life, emphasizing the role of RNA as a potential self-replicating molecule. It also delves into the ethical implications of humanity's ability to create life, questioning whether this power could elevate humans to a god-like status. Additionally, the discussion touches on the nature of belief, religion, and the complexities of friendship across different philosophical viewpoints.

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