Richard Dawkins on the Truth About How Your Reality is Being Distorted | Conversations with Tom

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.  SHOW NOTES:  Richard explains why truth is evolutionarily important [0:37] Richard advocates believing in evidence to avoid the echo chamber effect [1:36] Why are some people attracted to mystical answers and supernatural nonsense? [3:41] Is occasional self-delusion healthy? [4:53] Richard talks about how astronomy and astrology both tap into awe, but only one is true [6:31] Richard describes the motivation behind Outgrowing God [8:19] Richard describes the wonders of natural life [9:44] Richard shares his journey to becoming a scientist [12:38] Richard debunks the idea of intelligent design [14:37] Richard explains the history of life, and how recently human beings appeared [18:03] Richard and Tom discuss cultural adaptation [20:10] Richard strongly advocates investigating reality, and skeptical rationality [25:08] Richard and Tom discuss mentalists, conjurors, and magicians [26:00] Richard and Tom discuss whether a scientific worldview will lead to a more fulfilled life [29:55] Richard advocates that we create the purpose in our life [32:42] Richard and Tom discuss the biology of emotions, love and beauty [33:48] Richard explains how we know that evolution is real [36:24]  FOLLOW RICHARD: WEBSITE: www.richarddawkins.net INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/33s2c8U FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/33oxPQF TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2JXxOeU Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.  This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll 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: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices