
Richard Dawkins ISBN 9783548372327
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This book by Richard Dawkins has come up 2 times across 2 different shows: Diary of a CEO, Lex Fridman. One of those mentions was a genuine on-air recommendation, not just a passing reference. The people who brought it up: Derren Brown, Lex Fridman. The earliest mention we indexed is from 2020-04-09 and the most recent from 2023-01-12. Every occurrence below links to the episode page and to the exact second it was said on YouTube.
Publication Date: January 16, 2008 A preeminent scientist, and the world's most prominent atheist, asserts the irrationality of belief in God and the grievous harm religion has inflicted on society, from the Crusades to 9/11. With rigor and wit, Dawkins examines God in all his forms, from the sex-obsessed tyrant of the Old Testament to the more benign (but still illogical) Celestial Watchmaker favored by some Enlightenment thinkers. He eviscerates the major arguments for religion and demonstrates the supreme improbability of a supreme being.
“the Richard Dawkins book The God Delusion came out around the time that I had sort of mentally made that step”— Derren Brown
The guest here is Derren Brown: British illusionist, mentalist and author known for psychology-based TV specials and live shows (Sacrifice, Miracle, Showman) and books on happiness. Illusionist Derren Brown on why the stories we tell ourselves cause our suffering, the limits of self-help, stoicism, shame, and coming out late.
“The Selfish Gene the blind watchmaker The God Delusion the magic of reality and the greatest show of Earth”— Lex Fridman
The guest here is Richard Dawkins: Evolutionary biologist and bestselling author of The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion. He coined the word 'meme' and is one of the most influential popularizers of evolutionary science and atheism. Richard Dawkins explores evolution, intelligence, memes, simulation theory, and why we are the lucky ones to be born.
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