The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins I Sympathize with Trans People, but... | Richard Dawkins in Conversation with Colin Wright
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May 5, 2025 Join Richard Dawkins as he converses with Colin Wright, an evolutionary biologist and science writer known for his advocacy of evidence-based discussions on sex and gender. They delve into the nature of truth in science, the reliability of evidence, and the intricate relationship between evolution and contemporary debates on biological sex. Wright critiques the implications of viewing sex solely as a social construct, while also exploring moral philosophy within the context of Darwinian principles. It's a thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional narratives.
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Science Reveals Real Truth
- Truth corresponds to what is real and works in the real world, independent of beliefs.
- Science reveals truths by explaining phenomena that reliably produce results, like space travel.
Science Self-Corrects Bias
- Science advances by testing claims and repeating experiments to verify results.
- Double-blind trials prevent bias and self-deception, ensuring better scientific validity.
Science Evolves Toward Certainty
- Science’s provisional nature is its virtue; it changes when new evidence emerges.
- Some scientific facts, like Earth orbiting the Sun, have maximal certainty and withstand change.
