The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

The Poetry of Reality is hosted by world renowned truth-teller, evolutionary biologist and best-selling author, Professor Richard Dawkins. He has been celebrated globally for his honest critique of religion and tradition and his push for critical thinking. His books include The Ancestor’s Tale, The Selfish Gene, The Blind Watchmaker, Climbing Mount Improbable, Unweaving the Rainbow, A Devil’s Chaplain, The God Delusion, The Greatest Show on Earth, The Magic of Reality, his two-part autobiography An Appetite for Wonder and A Brief Candle in the Dark, and Outgrowing God: A Beginner’s Guide. Dawkins has long been known for his uncompromising passion for science, calling out for the pressing need in modern societies for scientific literacy and rational thinking, especially in the education of young minds. His relentless pursuit of truth, and his recognition of the beauty of life on earth, will feature in this podcast, as he charts his way through scientific and existential inquiries like ‘What are we doing here?’ and ‘When did life begin?’

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Plotzaflotz

Ayaan Hirsi Ali going backwards

In your debate with Ayaan Hirsi Ali, I found her to be a zealot with her proclaimed conversion backwards to illogical thinking way out of your league. I realize you are fond of her but she will endlessly defend fantastical thinking and sit in judgement of an atheistic, rational thinking perspective and “wokism” - she has clearly gone down the rabbit hole offered by right wing extremism. Too bad. Thank you for a much needed podcast and your dedication to the cause. I do my part but it isn’t easy!!
NateAvery

Dawkins At His Finest

Been following him since the 2000’s— Dawkins is an excellent example of a public intellectual who a.) has exceptional, expert understanding (and a legendary body of research) in his chosen domain but is also b.) indefatigably curious about what lies outside of it. Dawkins knows how to approach novel ideas and concepts with humility and respect, and this is reflected in his conversations on this podcast, in which he speaks to like minded scientists and philosophers but also those with whom he has profound differences of perspective. His reputation as a hard nosed skeptic is of course well-earned. But it’s the skepticism of disciplined open-mindedness… An ideal we should all hope to realize. The sheer longevity of Dawkins’ career is impressive in its own right, but the consistently high quality of his output throughout is what is, of course, most remarkable. This podcast is no exception. Keep up the good work, Doctor Dawkins.
Vic the listener

Insightful - great show.

One of my favorite podcasts.
Lipstickpunk777

Closed minded for a scientist?

I feel sorry for Dawkins. But I am curious to know what it feels like to exist in his mind.
Shirley Films

A treasure trove of rationality.

In an increasingly post-enlightenment world where the great voices of science and reason seem to be fading into the background once again, this podcast is a breath of fresh air for those with a calm, open mind. Hats off to Richard Dawkins for taking the time to share his thoughts on current events in podcast form. It’s reassuring to know that there are still a handful of great thinkers among us and every recording that Richard shares is a gift to a world struggling to remember what it means to be enlightened. Bravo.
Elk38

A loved intellectual who never fails to challenge my beliefs

I’m a long time fan of Dr. Dawkins. It was easy enough to welcome his views regarding our shared beliefs (atheism, evolutionary biology, etc)… but in our changing sociopolitical landscape, I find myself challenging other beliefs and norms as a result of listening to this podcast and others like it. What it means be a “liberal” is morphing… what an interesting time to be alive.

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