Richard Dawkins On Genes, Memes, AI, Religion, and Life Beyond Earth [Ep. 454]

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 Natural selection and evolution 
26:59 The threats and opportunities of AI 31:05 A shifting moral
zeitgeist  35:15 Science communication  43:02 Audience
questions  47:01 Technology, magic, and time capsules 56:22
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