The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins "Is Religion Inevitable?" - Richard Dawkins Reveals All
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Aug 5, 2023 AI Snips
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Belief Vacuums Get Filled
- Richard Dawkins and Peter Boghossian propose a 'substitution hypothesis' where new superstitions fill the void left by declining religion.
- They argue modern ideologies (e.g., woke beliefs) functionally resemble religious doctrines like original sin and transubstantiation.
Trans Claims Compared To Transubstantiation
- Dawkins likens gender ideology claims to Catholic transubstantiation: declaration changes 'substance' despite persistent physical traits.
- He sees a structural analogy where moral declaration overrides material facts.
Degrees Of Delusion Matter
- Dawkins distinguishes degrees of delusion and notes contemporary beliefs about gender seem especially detached from evidence.
- He worries modern delusions can be more pervasive and harmful than traditional religious claims.