

Darwin’s Daring Idea with Richard Dawkins
14 snips Jun 11, 2024
Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins discusses evolution, living reflections of ancestors, and the delay in recognizing Darwin's theory. They explore tides, Earth's rotation, memes, and the complexity of the eye. The podcast also touches on poetry, culture in literature, religion, and public understanding of evolution.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Delays in Discovering Evolution by Natural Selection
04:24 • 11min
Exploration of Tides, Earth's Rotation, and Memes
15:30 • 5min
Exploring Memes, Evolution, and the Poetry of Reality
20:58 • 16min
Exploring Poetic and Cultural Elements in Literature and Music
37:21 • 4min
Exploring Evolution, Religion, and Communication
41:12 • 19min
Exploring Professorships and Public Understanding with a Retired Professor from Oxford University
01:00:36 • 4min