Ep3: Climbing Mount Improbable - Growing Up in the Universe - Richard Dawkins

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Ep3: Climbing Mount Improbable - Growing Up in the Universe - Richard Dawkins

http://richarddawkins.net/growingupintheuniverse Oxford professor Richard Dawkins presents a series of lectures on life, the universe, and our place in it. With brilliance and clarity, Dawkins unravels an educational gem that will mesmerize young and old alike. Illuminating demonstrations, wildlife, virtual reality, and special guests (including Douglas Adams) all combine to make this collection a timeless classic. The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures for Children were founded by Michael Faraday in 1825, with himself as the inaugural lecturer. The 1991 lecturer was Richard Dawkins whose five one-hour lectures, originally televised by the BBC, are now available free online, courtesy of The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science. The entire 5-hour program is also available on a 2-DVD set through our online store. http://richarddawkins.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5 The DVD includes subtitles in English, Spanish, French and Polish. Read the transcript: http://richarddawkins.net/GUITUtranscript If you enjoy these free videos, please consider purchasing the DVD and/or making a donation to The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science to help us continue our work. Donate here: http://richarddawkinsfoundation.org/donate.php Originally broadcast as The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures for Children, 1991.

Author: richarddawkinsdotnet
Length: 57:48
Uploaded: 8.2.2009
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Video Category: Tech
Tags: Science, Biology, Evolution, Richard Dawkins, Teaching Science, Education, Science Education, 1991, Darwin
23:40   (AlexxxSSandra)19.3.2010
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@crazysoccerman14 ...   (STEPHENWRAYSFORD33)16.3.2010
@crazysoccerm​an14 yes, if this lecture had been done to today it would probably use flashy graphics and lots of ICT but sometimes the simplest explanations are the best.
@whiteliquidman11: ...   (ProletarianGuard)16.3.2010
@whiteliquidm​an11: Just because someone said random things thousand years ago which accidentally coincide with scientific fidings, it doesn't make that man scientific. Sheer luck doesn't count, like Dawkins said, accumulation does.
I am impressed by ...   (crazysoccerman14)15.3.2010
I am impressed by the quality of demonstrations used to convey Dawkin's ideas.
@whiteliquidman11: ...   (MCA785)13.3.2010
@whiteliquidm​an11: The Sun doesn't orbit the Earth.
Science is ...   (J0RDSKI)9.3.2010
Science is interesting, if you don't agree fuck off as religion would say.
@sultankinkari ...   (hardtomemorize)26.2.2010
@sultankinkari heres a term we should all start using: "implant and lipo religion" it is the art and practice of interpretation by selectively taking the things that you dont like and removing them (lipo) and accentuating the few remaining messages that still fit into the moral zeitgeist. that being said this guy is pulling off the epitome of loose interpretation and oversimplific​ation. now i must go pray to the flying spaghetti monster if we are ever gonna see heaven.
Good stuff, easily ...   (SpamAccount009)22.2.2010
Good stuff, easily understandable for all. What's the song at 21:45?
@whiteliquidman11: ...   (sultankinkari)21.2.2010
@whiteliquidm​an11: Please tell me what scientist has said "honey is healing for mankind."
Science: Sun and ...   (whiteliquidman11)20.2.2010
Science: Sun and Moon Quran: It is not permitted to the sun to catch up with the Moon, nor the night outstrip the Day. Each floats in an orbit. Scien​ce: Mountains have roots inside the earth Quran: Have We not made the earth as a wide expanse, and the mountains as pegs. Your Creator says: Surah (Chapter) 5 Verse 3; This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion.
Science: Oceans ...   (whiteliquidman11)20.2.2010
Science: Oceans have darkness under their surfaces Qura​n: Or as darkness in a vast, deep sea, there it covers waves, from above which are waves, from above which are clouds. Darkness on top of each other. If a man stretches out his hand, he can hardly see it. And whoever ALLAH does not make light for him, for him there is no light. Scien​ce: Iron and steel Quran: And We sent down Iron, in which is severe strength and benefits for mankind. Verily in this is a Sign for people who reflect.
Science: Honey is ...   (whiteliquidman11)20.2.2010
Science: Honey is healing for mankind Quran: Comes from their ( the bees ) bellies a drink of varying colours, wherein is healing for human being. Verily in this is a sign for people who reflect. Sci​ence: Separation of salt and sea water Quran: Verily He is the One Who has joined the two seas: this is palatable and sweet, and this is salty and bitter. And He made a barrier between the two of them, and a partition that is forbidden to be passed.
Science: Finger ...   (whiteliquidman11)20.2.2010
Science: Finger tips can be used for Identificatio​n Quran: Does man think We cannot assemble his bones? Yes . . . We are able to put together in perfect order​ the very tip of his fingers. Sci​ence: Atoms are found in pairs Quran: Glory be to ALLAH, Who created in pairs all things that the earth produces, as well as their own (human) kind, and other things of which they have no knowledge.
the fact that they ...   (wizardtree)19.2.2010
the fact that they are kids doesn't mean they're dumb. I'm sure all of them understood what he meant.
dawkins is ...   (herepooch)18.2.2010
dawkins is brilliant im not doubting that so dont start replying with hate.. but how the hell are those kids supposed to understand some of the words he's using?! he didnt really bring his vocab down to suit his audience! hav​ing said that, boss lecture
How the hell does ...   (andromidius)16.2.2010
How the hell does he manage to be so calm while holding such a vile looking creature? *s​hudder*
lmao look at all ...   (Piccadillyo)11.2.2010
lmao look at all the nerdy kids
And there would be ...   (48acar19)6.2.2010
And there would be no religion a all!
if every school had ...   (SouthernWhiteTrash)6.2.2010
if every school had teachers like this, we would all be better off
That shirt is the ...   (alhanacherie)5.2.2010
That shirt is the culmination of millions of years of evolution...
Really patiece to ...   (andersoncmaciel)3.2.2010
Really patiece to byografies psychology.
@acm3575 ROFL!!! ...   (spaethelsyjabl)31.1.2010
@acm3575 ROF​L!!!! and your the dummy who thought Avatar was about pickles... get it for FREE here: playfreemovie​snow , c o m
"I'm an atheist ...   (Eye2EyeIIIV)30.1.2010
"I'm an atheist with respect to the Judeo-Christi​an God, because there is not a shred of EVIDENCE in favor of the Judeo-Christi​an God." ~ Richard Dawkins ...D​awkins, that's because you have not visited my channel.
That shirt is ...   (crickettitties)28.1.2010
That shirt is freakin rad.
They understand it ...   (cor315)27.1.2010
They understand it but they just don't care.

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