Into The Impossible
Richard Dawkins On Genes, Memes, AI, Religion, and Life Beyond Earth [Ep. 454]
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- Duration: 0:59:11
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Why are men's sex drives so strong? Can genetic information be destroyed? And why does the desert lizard have such intricate patterns? I had the extraordinary privilege of exploring these topics with Richard Dawkins, one of the world’s most influential and thought-provoking scientists! Dawkins is a renowned evolutionary biologist, zoologist, and author. He is also a prominent figure in New Atheism alongside Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher Hitchens and is well known for his criticisms of creationism and intelligent design. In our wide-ranging conversation, we explored the evolution of sex drive and aesthetic appreciation, genetics, the intersection of theoretical and experimental science, the potential of artificial intelligence, and more. Tune in! — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:56 Why is the sex drive in men so strong? 04:44 DNA, origin of life and panspermia 10:28 Is there life elsewhere in the universe? 14:58 Memes and their evolution 21:13 Homage to Daniel Dennett 23:20 Na