"Religion Is A Delusion" - The Brutal Truth About God | Richard Dawkins x Neil deGrasse Tyson

"Religion Is A Delusion" - The Brutal Truth About God | Richard Dawkins x Neil deGrasse Tyson "Religion Is A Delusion" - The Brutal Truth About God | Richard Dawkins x Neil deGrasse Tyson "Religion Is A Delusion" - The Brutal Truth About God | Richard Dawkins x Neil deGrasse Tyson Every cell in your body is a description of the world in which your ancestors survived, a concept Richard Dawkins calls "The Genetic Book of the Dead". In this intense dialogue, Neil deGrasse Tyson challenges the world's most famous atheist on his aggressive approach to religion and whether it actually turns people away from science. The conversation begins with the controversial legacy of "The God Delusion" and Dawkins' role as one of the "Four Horsemen" of atheism. Neil confronts Richard on his rhetorical style, suggesting that calling people "idiots" for their beliefs might not be the most effective way to teach science. They debate the friction between religious dogma and scientific evidence, exploring whether belief still matters in the modern era. Richard Dawkins then reveals the fascinating premise of his new work, explaining how natural selection is a far better statistician than any human could ever be. From the mathematical probability of maintaining a pinky toe to the devastating history of disease immunity, they unpack the ruthless efficiency of evolution. The discussion culminates in a profound look at the future of civilization and whether we can truly have hope for humanity. Timestamps: 00:00 - The Ancestor's Tale: Evolution in Reverse 01:07 - The "Four Horsemen" of Atheism & The God Delusion 02:15 - Neil Challenges Richard’s Aggressive Style Toward Believers 05:03 - The Greatest Show on Earth: Evidence for Evolution 05:44 - "No Man Lives Nor Dies in Vain" 08:28 - The Genetic Book of the Dead Explained 09:56 - Why Natural Selection is Fussy 11:00 - The Pinky Toe Calculation & J.B.S. Haldane 12:57 - Does Dawkins Have Hope for Civilization? 13:56 - Addressing Religious Students on Science vs. The Bible 16:03 - Can Science and Religion Coexist? 18:24 - Neil’s Final Reflection on Teaching Science Richard Dawkins is a renowned evolutionary biologist and retired Oxford Professor of Public Understanding of Science. He is the best-selling author of seminal books including The Selfish Gene, The God Delusion, and The Ancestor's Tale. Richard Dawkins, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Evolution, Atheism, Natural Selection, The God Delusion, Genetic Book of the Dead, Science vs Religion, Biology, Intelligent Design, Darwinism, The Four Horsemen, Philosophy of Science, Human Ancestry, Scientific Literacy Hashtags: #Podcast #RichardDawkins #NeildeGrasseTyson #Evolution #Atheism