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Quote by Richard Dawkins

“I think a fundamentalist is somebody who believes something unshakably and isn't going to change their mind.”

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Richard Dawkins is a British ethologist, writer, and thinker, known for his contributions to evolutionary theory, particularly in the field of modern synthesis. He is widely recognized for his best-selling book 'The Selfish Gene', which explains the central role of genes in biological evolution. Dawkins has made significant impacts in the field of science communication and has sparked widespread discussions about human behavior and morality. more

“I think the written word is probably the best medium of communication because you have time to reflect, you have time to choose your words, to get your sentences exactly right. Whereas when you're being interviewed, say, you have to talk on the fly, you have to improvise, you can change sentences around, and they're not exactly right.”

Thinking Written Communication Sentences Mediums Written Word

Author:Richard Dawkins

“I'm fond of science fiction. But not all science fiction. I like science fiction where there's a scientific lesson, for example - when the science fiction book changes one thing but leaves the rest of science intact and explores the consequences of that. That's actually very valuable.”

Book Fiction One Thing Example Lessons Consequence Science Fiction Valuable

Author:Richard Dawkins

“If something is true, no amount of wishful thinking will change it.”

Ifs Thinking Amount Wishful Thinking

Author:Richard Dawkins

“I'm British - ostensibly British - but I don't know where I really belong, you know?”

Knows British

Author:Robert Plant