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from the original description:
'in this far-ranging discussion with d.j. grothe, susan blackmore talks about her research into the paranormal and near death experiences and why she left that field of study, memetics and religion as a meme, free will and the question of moral responsibility, consciousness and the illusory nature of the self, and zen buddhism and meditative practice, among other topics. she also explores why is it more important than ever for scientists to speak out about important issues of concern in the world today.'
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from the original description:
'in this candid discussion with d.j. grothe recorded in front of a live audience at the recent secular society and its enemies conference, richard dawkins discusses the impact of his book the god delusion, whether or not his uncompromising attack on religion undermines science education, and how people can find meaning in a godless universe. he also explores strategies for advancing atheism in society and highlights what secularists may learn from the gay rights and feminist movements. additionally, during the audience Q&A, dawkins fields a question from the eminent ethicist peter singer.'
i really enjoy listening to dawkins -- and i always learn something new. this time, it was the thought experiment of there existing all intermediate species in our evolution -- and an idea for a science fiction book that i wish he would write. good stuff.
'in this candid discussion with d.j. grothe recorded in front of a live audience at the recent secular society and its enemies conference, richard dawkins discusses the impact of his book the god delusion, whether or not his uncompromising attack on religion undermines science education, and how people can find meaning in a godless universe. he also explores strategies for advancing atheism in society and highlights what secularists may learn from the gay rights and feminist movements. additionally, during the audience Q&A, dawkins fields a question from the eminent ethicist peter singer.'
i really enjoy listening to dawkins -- and i always learn something new. this time, it was the thought experiment of there existing all intermediate species in our evolution -- and an idea for a science fiction book that i wish he would write. good stuff.
* corrected by commentator marc, as i hadn't noticed the dates -- and for blackmore, this is a repost.
