Dr Brian Keating | Richard Dawkins On Genes, Memes, AI, Religion, and Life Beyond Earth @DrBrianKeating | Uploaded August 2024 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
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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.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:41 Why is the sex drive in men so strong?
04:29 DNA, origin of life and panspermia
10:13 Is there life elsewhere in the universe?
14:41 Ground News
17:36 Memes and their evolution
22:56 Homage to Daniel Dennett
25:04 Natural selection and evolution
29:36 The threats and opportunities of AI
33:43 A shifting moral zeitgeist
37:53 Science communication
45:39 Audience questions
49:38 Technology, magic, and time capsules
58:59 Outro
Additional resources:
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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.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:41 Why is the sex drive in men so strong?
04:29 DNA, origin of life and panspermia
10:13 Is there life elsewhere in the universe?
14:41 Ground News
17:36 Memes and their evolution
22:56 Homage to Daniel Dennett
25:04 Natural selection and evolution
29:36 The threats and opportunities of AI
33:43 A shifting moral zeitgeist
37:53 Science communication
45:39 Audience questions
49:38 Technology, magic, and time capsules
58:59 Outro
Additional resources:
➡️ Learn more about Richard Dawkins:
✖️ Twitter: https://x.com/RichardDawkins/
💻 Website: richarddawkinstour.com
➡️ Follow me on your fav platforms:
✖️ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBrianKeating
🔔 YouTube: youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1
📝 Join my mailing list: briankeating.com/list
✍️ Check out my blog: briankeating.com/cosmic-musings
🎙️ Follow my podcast: briankeating.com/podcast
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Into the Impossible with Brian Keating is a podcast dedicated to all those who want to explore the universe within and beyond the known.
Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
#intotheimpossible #briankeating #richarddawkins
