The Poetry of Science: Richard Dawkins and Neil deGrasse Tyson

The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science

Two of science's luminaries converse on the beauty of science. Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and host of NOVA and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins will explore the wonders of the Cosmos and of Life, its origins, its inspirations, and why science is not just an option, it is the only reality we possess.

[merinatetz]

Who else like me is spending the whole night listening to these great scientists?

[jkassanis]

I'm from Greece and I consider English as my second language.
I feel lucky, being able to sit, drinking my coffee, gazing the sea and with my earphones enjoying this wonderful discussion.

[robertrubiera]

1:14:06 Chrisotpher Hitchens sitting front row listening to 2 amazing orators of science, just like we are. Himself being a profound orator and writer, I can't help but to think how poetic it is considering his passing not a year after from cancer.

[sydneymorey]

I’ll go for this, two respectful intelligent men having a discussion I’m loving. What a privilege. & good old YouTube making it all possible. At 79 years i live in constant wonderful awe of what’s possible.

[KevetteofArethria]

I love how Dawkins is being all sophisticated and Neil is just like "Lmao want to hear a reference?"

[ashimdhakal]

i love the way dawkins talks. his humbleness is awesome

[nadim]

I think it’s time for these 2 brilliant minds to come together again and give us part 2 of this epic conversation

[timesanity]

"Life is just the extreme expression of complex chemistry"...I love that!!! Two of my favorite people!

[sMuel]

"I would request that my body in death be buried, not cremated so that the energy content contained within it gets returned to the earth, so that flora and fauna can dine upon it just as I've dined upon flora and fauna throughout my life."

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[mmcuser]

I really love Dawkings: the elegant way he arwes, how he express himself, his process of thinking, how openminded he is. I enjoy a lot listening to him. Neil is also great, but he could learn to let speak the rest of people

[EugenMarianPopescu]

Listening Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Richard Dawkins is like listening symphony.

[dirkm]

Dawkins is a true treasure for mankind. Hope he is doing well after his stroke and he will be with us for a long time.

[rubentammaro]

25:35 the analogy that Dawkins makes between genes and computer subroutines is as beautiful as it is clear and correct. What a wonderful way he has of explaining such difficult concepts!

[AnantMall]

I can't believe there are empty seats in that auditorium!!!

[rohithvarma]

I love how Richard is so classy in his language

[rakeshgoel]

Cant help admiring Dawnkins for his conviction, his humbleness and the effect he has on the listner . Keep on being glued to his videosp

[magnuspeacock]

Two of the greatest science communicators of this generation discussing science.

This is pure art.

[globe.]

This is absolute gold. Why don't these two have a podcast? They have some of the most fascinating things to share with the world and their personalities are excellent.

I doubt they'd ever podcast, but more lectures like these are needed!

[richardtaylor]

These two are great. I could listen to them just have conversations for hours.

[techbro_]

I can listen to them talk for hours!! I love how one of them gets excited when they learn something new from the other!!