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In this episode, Dawkins describes the awe and wonder that scientific investigation can induce, discusses the history of time, and talks about how important it is to pursue the truth.\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nRichard explains why truth is evolutionarily important [0:37] \nRichard advocates believing in evidence to avoid the echo chamber effect [1:36] \nWhy are some people attracted to mystical answers and supernatural nonsense? [3:41] \nIs occasional self-delusion healthy? [4:53] \nRichard talks about how astronomy and astrology both tap into awe, but only one is true [6:31] \nRichard describes the motivation behind Outgrowing God [8:19] \nRichard describes the wonders of natural life [9:44] \nRichard shares his journey to becoming a scientist [12:38] \nRichard debunks the idea of intelligent design [14:37] \nRichard explains the history of life, and how recently human beings appeared [18:03] \nRichard and Tom discuss cultural adaptation [20:10] \nRichard strongly advocates investigating reality, and skeptical rationality [25:08] \nRichard and Tom discuss mentalists, conjurors, and magicians [26:00] \nRichard and Tom discuss whether a scientific worldview will lead to a more fulfilled life [29:55] \nRichard advocates that we create the purpose in our life [32:42] \nRichard and Tom discuss the biology of emotions, love and beauty [33:48] \nRichard explains how we know that evolution is real [36:24]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW RICHARD: \nWEBSITE: www.richarddawkins.net \nINSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/33s2c8U \nFACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/33oxPQF \nTWITTER: https://bit.ly/2JXxOeU\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices