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Why Darwin Stopped Believing in GOD | Richard Dawkins with Patrick House

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

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The Intersection of Biology and Politics: Hereditary Peers as a Genetic Metaphor

This chapter examines the biological metaphor of hereditary peers in the House of Lords and how beliefs can spread like 'viruses of the mind.' It contrasts the structured discussions of the House of Lords with the more tumultuous debates found in the House of Commons.

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