Richard Dawkins & Alan Lightman on Science & Religion

Alan Lightman and Richard Dawkins in conversation. Moderated by Matthew d’Ancona.

The encounter between science and religion has received an unprecedented public airing over the last decade. Join us for a head-to-head between two scientific sceptics who find themselves on different platforms, but waiting for the same train: would it be possible to prove or disprove the existence of an intelligent and purposeful creator – and, if so, how?

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[Mace]

So lovely to see Richard back debating. These are precious occasions, folks!

[captainzappbrannagan]

Richard needs to be knighted for his lifelong work in progressing science and understanding and debunking flawed empty claims. Thank you for your service good sir.

[darthlynx]

Alan's opening statement basically just means "If you feel like god exists, god must exist"

[undogmatisch]

As the great Douglas Adams wrote:
"Isn’t it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?"

There's basically only (invalid) point of apologists, coming in a huge amount of variaties. "We don't know exactly, therefore God." That's all, they have!

[Ethentent]

I admire Richard Dawkins so much, and this interview only strengthens that, but I must digress and comment positively upon Dr. Dawkins's appearance. Hardly a wrinkle at his age! Impressive.

[Forest-jjpj]

I have been a shepherd since I was child in a mountain (with my family) and seen stars every night.
Once we had a trip to Tokyo, seen all those colorful flashing lights on buildings and roads was a
transcendental experience.

[driedgrams]

Professor Dawkins should live forever!
Very happy to see him doing public conversations again!

[nikhilgv]

Very happy to see Prof. Dawkins in a debate after a break.

[hopelessnerd]

It's not unusual for people to have feelings of being "connected" to the universe. That's the way the human mind works. However, what you "feel" has no bearing whatsoever on how the universe actually works. When it was discovered that these feelings can be induced at any time through TMS treatments, it made this phenomenon a bit easier to understand.

[MehmetAliMD]

What an amazing conversation with respect and jokes are. Thanks, both of the speakers.

[petermatthiesen]

Dawkins is clearly one of the biggest thinkers today. This, combined with a ability to explain the most complicated matters in a clear easy way, is very rare. Dawkins can do it.

[larryparis]

Thank you Prof. Dawkins, for a coherent, meaningful presentation.

[TheTruthKiwi]

Thank you very much Richard, you are doing a great thing for humanity. This superficial superstitious nonsense has got to stop

[cornerstaple]

Richard Dawkins is good at holding on to that truthful and scientific mind

[hedycampbell]

Richard Dawkins showed brilliance and great patience!

[wayno.]

Richard Dawkins is one of the most inspirational people I have ever listened to

[anwiyayoukhanna]

Every professor in America needs to take a lesson from Richard Dawkins.

[Raydensheraj]

I own hundreds of Science books and now I know why I never considered buying one from Lightman.

[thegroove]

I can listen to Richard all day. Hes got that intellectual mojo.

[demven]

My respect to the professor Dawkins, he's absolutely brilliant here.