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#51 Richard Dawkins - Religion is (Still) Appalling

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The Importance of Addressing Belief in Scientific Discussions

The speaker emphasizes the importance of discussing scientific issues and criticizes the concept of 'belief in belief' as condescending and patronizing. They argue that it implies intellectuals do not need the 'crutch' of belief, while suggesting others may require it. The speaker also mentions Voltaire's quote about belief in God, highlighting the complexity of belief in a broader societal context.

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