Both argued using points that are impossible to prove wrong; hence, it was pretty much a draw.
* evolution* atheism* science* humanitarianism
Richard Dawkins was a professor of science communications; he has written several popular books on evolution, particularly The Selfish Gene.In recent years, Dawkins has become more well known as an outspoken critic of religion with a Channel 4 series (The Root of All Evil) and book The God Delusion.
Richard Dawkins was a professor of science communications; he has written several popular books on evolution, particularly The Selfish Gene.In recent years, Dawkins has become more well known as an outspoken critic of religion with a Channel 4 series (The Root of All Evil) and book The God Delusion.
Richard Dawkins was the University of Oxford's Professor for Public Understanding of Science from 1995 until 2008. In this role, it was his responsibility to help the public to understand science, as it was being taught in the universities. When apparently plausible pseudo-scientific claims were made, with the intention of undermining public confidence in the Theory of Evolution, Dawkins took on the responsibility of refuting those claims, by reasoned scientific argument.
David Attenborough, Richard Dawkins and Bill Nye are featured in this music video.
Carl Sagan, Richard Dawkins, Michio Kaku and Robert Jastrow are featured in this music video.
Francis Collins is a geneticist known for leading the Human Genome Project. He has written several books, including "The Language of God" where he discusses the intersection of science and faith. Collins has also written about genetics, precision medicine, and ethics in medicine.
Richard Dawkins views religion (particularly revealed religion) as being more harmful than helpful to humanity, and inimical to human life and progress. He is one of a relatively new brand of scientists who believes that science has been too accommodating to religion for too long, and that science does, indeed, have something to say about God(s) and morality.
Stephen Hawking, Richard Dawkins, Carl Sagan, Tara Shears, and Neil deGrasse Tyson are featured in this music video.
Richard Dawkins is one example of someone who thinks this. But this is strange, seeing as the scientific method developed on a theistic understanding of the rationality, uniformity and beauty of the universe. Science is used to understand how the universe works; individuals such as Dawkins are basically elitists.
The third Symphony of Science video is 'Our Place in the Cosmos', featuring Carl Sagan, Richard Dawkins, Michio Kaku and Robert Jastrow. The lyrics were written by Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan and Steven Soter.
The thirteenth Symphony of Science video is 'The Greatest Show on Earth', celebrating the wonderful world of biology. It features David Attenborough, Richard Dawkins and Bill Nye. Click on the related link to see this video on Youtube.