

Why Did Andrew Sullivan Apologise to Richard Dawkins?
Apr 10, 2024
Journalist Andrew Sullivan and biologist Richard Dawkins discuss societal aversion to directness and breakdown of democratic conversation, primal instincts in nature, the universe's immensity, the role of religion in moral philosophy, the truth of human nature, and the sex binary. They tackle a wide array of topics in their quest for understanding.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Intellectual Journey of Richard Dawkins
01:50 • 2min
Navigating Perception and Bluntness in Public Discourse
03:58 • 5min
Navigating divisive politics and cultural transitions
08:57 • 2min
Exploring Evolution, Consciousness, and Civilization
10:56 • 14min
Exploring Comfort in Beliefs and the Beauty of the Scientific Worldview
24:37 • 20min
Challenging Binary Notions of Sex and Race
44:35 • 8min
Exploring Speculations on Genetic Divergence, Intertribal Behaviors, and Impact on Global Success
52:29 • 2min
Genetics, Culture, and Human Behavior
54:01 • 11min
Exploring Atheism, Personal Interests, and Appreciation in Conversation
01:04:59 • 4min