Morgantown Atheists » How We Know http://www.morgantownatheists.com skeptical, freethinking, pragmatic atheists who love reason and science Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:26:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Dawkins Teaches A Primer On Evolution In 5 Great Videos http://www.morgantownatheists.com/2010/01/06/dawkins-teaches-a-primer-on-evolution-in-5-great-videos/ http://www.morgantownatheists.com/2010/01/06/dawkins-teaches-a-primer-on-evolution-in-5-great-videos/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:03:14 +0000 Neece http://www.morgantownatheists.com/?p=617 Growing Up In The Universe is a series of lectures by Dr. Richard Dawkins, Oxford professor. He presents five 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.

This is from 1991 but besides the antiquated computer technology, it’s interesting and enlightening for young and old alike. You can buy all 5 hour long episodes on DVD from Dawkin’s store.

Episode 1: Waking Up In The Universe

Episode 2: Designed and Designoid Objects

Episode 3: Climbing Mount Improbable

Episode 4: The Ultraviolet Garden

Episode 5: The Genesis of Purpose

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]]> Growing Up In The Universe is a series of lectures by Dr. Richard Dawkins, Oxford professor. He presents five 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.

This is from 1991 but besides the antiquated computer technology, it’s interesting and enlightening for young and old alike. You can buy all 5 hour long episodes on DVD from Dawkin’s store.

Episode 1: Waking Up In The Universe

Episode 2: Designed and Designoid Objects

Episode 3: Climbing Mount Improbable

Episode 4: The Ultraviolet Garden

Episode 5: The Genesis of Purpose

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]]> http://www.morgantownatheists.com/2010/01/06/dawkins-teaches-a-primer-on-evolution-in-5-great-videos/feed/ 0 Understanding Evolution – Livestock Kick A Drug Habit http://www.morgantownatheists.com/2009/08/03/understanding-evolution-livestock-kick-a-drug-habit/ http://www.morgantownatheists.com/2009/08/03/understanding-evolution-livestock-kick-a-drug-habit/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:49:33 +0000 blally http://www.morgantownatheists.com/?p=80 Here is a 3 page article about evolution and livestock and the overuse of antibiotics. It’s originally dated September 2005, but is very interesting for getting an idea of evolution in action, and there is an August 2009 update to the article on page 2.

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