The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

A Bishop & A Scientist Talk About the comfort of religion and the truth of science

Mar 23, 2024
A bishop and a scientist discuss the human impulse to be good, the delicate balance between belief and scepticism, the poetic value of religious myth, the consoling fiction or genuine comfort of religion, philosophical and scientific inquiries about consciousness and the universe, evolutionary influence on emotions and altruistic behavior, nuanced perceptions of religion, seeking comfort from religion while pursuing truth in science, human brain's search for meaning in the universe, religious classification and influence, implications of Pascal's Wager and belief in God.
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