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“We animals are the most complicated things in the known universe.”

Quote by Richard Dawkins

Book:The Blind Watchmaker: Why the Evidence of Evolution Reveals a Universe without Design

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The Blind Watchmaker: Why the Evidence of Evolution Reveals a Universe without Design

Presenting a detailed examination of the mechanisms of evolution, the book argues that natural selection is the primary driver of biological diversity and complexity, and challenges the notion of a divine creator in the process. more

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Richard Dawkins

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

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