Honestly with Bari Weiss What We're Listening To: Richard Dawkins on UnHerd
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Aug 31, 2023 
Richard Dawkins, the influential evolutionary biologist and author, joins Freddie Sayers, host of UnHerd, for a stimulating conversation. They tackle a range of provocative topics including the skepticism surrounding science, the intersection of science and spirituality, and the implications of cancel culture. Dawkins also shares insights on the evolution of human beliefs and their connection to morality. The discussion dives into contemporary issues like vaccine trust during the COVID-19 pandemic and the intriguing possibility of extraterrestrial life.
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Science as Poetry
- Richard Dawkins's new podcast, "The Poetry of Reality," reflects his view of science as poetic and romantic.
- He believes science should be appreciated as part of culture, not just cold, hard facts.
Politicization of Science
- Dawkins worries about the increasing politicization of scientific institutions.
- He cites the conflation of biological sex with gender as an example of science betraying its objectivity.
Affirmative Action and Racism
- Dawkins supports affirmative action based on disadvantage, not race.
- He views race-based affirmative action as racist and favors a colorblind approach.