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A good-humored conversation between Michael Shermer and Richard Dawkins

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

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The Fear of Eternity and Betraying Truth

In this chapter, the speakers explore the fear and terror associated with the concept of eternity, questioning whether life is worth living without a God or an afterlife. They also discuss the dilemma of betraying truth for comfort. The chapter touches upon topics such as the Christian heaven, the problem of identity in the afterlife, and the source of atheist morals.

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