,,Have you ever used a computer with a mouse?''.....Ohh...I love those days and it's so nostalgic, gentle and beautiful feeling. Hats off for this series!

I remember watching this as an 18 year old, when it was first broadcast. I had always found the Christmas Lectures fun and interesting but this series particularly stood out to me and made an impression that has not diminished. Wonderful to see it again on KZfaq.

The fact that I'm finding out about these lectures at 40 years old is astonishing, and yet I feel at awe learning about these facts of nature through dear Professor Dawkins.

A classic that never gets old. Thank you, Richard

They say life imitates art but I think it’s the other way around. Men like you are the reason we enjoy life and live in luxury today. Human progress would not have happened without people like you refusing to cling to mythology and exaggerated claims. Definitely a gem this series is. You’re the reason I’m working towards becoming a vet. I just love life and animals. So much to learn.

I so love these old series. Very laid back, informative, yet not flashy, not sped up. Just the right amount of info that you can actually take with you. You have time to actually think and have it sink in. Thank you.

Amazing! I am very happy to see this at 52 years old

As an Optometrist the most lovable part is the iris contracting to regulate the amount of light entering the eye... Good work Richard Dawkins 😊

My favourite question; "Do you know how to use a computer with a mouse?" Such a relevant question, even today.

As so many other people, I have loved this series. It was great, it was gentle, it was polite and it was reality-based. This series is, to me, Richard Dawkins at his very finest.

I am fortunate I spent many days listening to Dr. Richard... salute from Egypt.

Beautiful series of lectures. Cheers for the memories from my childhood and cheers for them now. I have a son who just informed me he showed them to his teachers to help with their understanding 😂.

Treasure from the past, thank you for sharing.

Only what works survives. What works best is optimized. Molecular self-assembly, the process running in all living objects, is the wonderful engine of life.

Richard Dawkins to the young man on the computer: "Breed as fast as you can!" 😂😂😂 Priceless!!!

I have read all of Richard Dawkin's books. What a gift to humanity that man is😊!!

"Greatly swollen stem" may be the best accidental joke yet from you haha. loved it, simple but so good as communicating

A pet boa constrictor called Squeeze, love it! In 1991 the Empire State building was one of the tallest buildings in the world. Now in 2023 the Burj Khalifa is a little over twice as high. We still have a long way to go to catch up with termites!

A brilliant presentation. Professor Dawkins demonstrates with concrete objects ,and also live animals to explain how computer simulation does accelerate as to manifest the astonishing outcome. Demonstrating how a slow progression of favorable attributes is proof or simply said evidence that evolution is factual. And by doing as he does that the creation myth is the result of incomplete understanding. The point being is to move to a more relevant and useful understanding that is truth seeking. To chatter previous ideas based on heaven and heal,with sun and redemption is economically weak. Therefore,new minds will thrive on accurate understanding of what it means to be human. What love for others will entail. For we are one coming to profound unity,in pursuit of becoming the Whole! Thank you for the delightfully,captivating,convincing talk. 58:09

A beautiful way of saying merry Christmas, classy and polite Richard Dawkins says: Evolution, you evolution deniers, just like I told you a million times before ❤😂👏 happy season my intellectual hero, I'll watch an old movie ❤️⚛️🧠👏

Funny enough, the question "Have you ever used a computer with a mouse" applies to the iPhone generation nowadays too 😂😂😂

I loved it when BMW advertised that their cars were made with "Intelligent Design". That seemed to take the wind out of the sails of the Theists.

So soothing to see and hear

A much younger professor Richard Dawkins. just before he started getting grey hair. this was just before he convinced me to make the decision, to become an Atheist. this is very reminiscent of Carl Sagan. these are two of the most amazing professors. we have had the pleasure of knowing. unfortunately Carl Sagan Is no longer with us and he is very missed. however Richard Dawkins is still with us and it's all the more reason we should continue to listen to him.

Dawkins is a very intellectually gifted individual. His assertions are very thought provoking, and move away from accepted indoctrination....and that's a damn fine thing in my opinion.

I can't help but think that five hundred years ago Richard would have been burnt alive for giving this lecture. Science is a candle in the dark, and the fight against those who want to pull us back into the darkness and keep us there is far from over. Thank you so much Dr Dawkins for standing against theocrats and fighting dogma.

old but Brilliant program.

The best Christmas lectures by a mile. Changed my life.

Great!! Thanks for the lecture.

Dawkins is the coolest guy ever

Again.. thank you! You are simply the best!

Brings back fond memories of watching when originally broadcast in the Christmas holidays way back when, with my late father. Thank you Richard!

I love the Universe. It has captured me like no other. Knowledge to be had for free. Unlike gods, the Universe gives me wonder, excitement and truth.

I remember this lecture so vividly back in 1991. I was always a keen watcher of these lectures. I found this series eye opening and went into the lectures with an open mind and found it quite revealing especially the part where we evolved from fish. It was explained so well i didn't question it. The Bible version of creation didn't fit well with me about Adam and Eve being the first humans and everything human sprang from that because it didn't make any sense on so many levels. I had no idea who Richard Dawkins was before I saw this lecture in 1991 and then many years later discovered his work again when he came to prominence on Sunday Debate Talk shows hosted by Nicky Campbell. Sometime later also a brilliantly presented documentary called Beautiful minds.

Very structured talk.

Incredible timing....this video. Im just now reading "The Blind Watchmaker" after i re-read "The Selfish Gene"....decided to go thru all of Dawkins books that i have in my book collection (also own The Extended Phenotype, The Ancestors Tale 2nd edition with Yan Wong and The Greatest Show on Earth) back to back....will then follow with Edward O. Wilson and Stephen Jay Gould. Im enjoying The Blind Watchmaker so far but have to say that i have read hundreds of books on evolutionary theory and theres now better books concerning these types of arguments....but Dawkins definitely has a certain writing style that is very enjoyable and for individuals that are just started getting into biology and evolution....he is probably the best science communicator alive. His "The Greatest Show on Earth" together with "Why Evolution is True" by Jerry A. Coyne would probably be my recommendation for an individual that has never read a book about evolutionary theory. Another great first time read would be "Improbable Destinies" by Jonathan B. Losos or my personal favorite in terms of writing style for a first read would be "Darwinism and its Discontents" by Michael Ruse.

Marvelous job for humanity to move on! Thanks Richard ❤

I love those series of documentaries from the past 🤩 Merry Xmas Professor 🌟🙏🏻❤️

I love the way Richard has updated his fashion sense with that funky, flamboyant shirt of his, humbly taking advice elsewhere, and adapting his look for the purpose of scientific show business.

I remember seeing these at the time and being blown away by them. It's nice to remember that Dawkins was once famous for being a brilliant science communicator instead of the poster boy for atheism.

It's privilege to be able to see the lecture of a great scientist of this time

Love this!

Fascinating listen. Wish all teachers were this good.

Amen Mr Dawkins.

I haven’t seen these lectures before. Like finding a hidden treasure.

I remember Carl Sagan talking about some of these concepts. 😊

I remember watching this series as a boy when it came out!

Thank you for coming back. It such a shame Douglas isn't able to be here with you.

Im so glad i found this channel

I adore you, Richard Dawkins. Thank you for everything you do ❤️

Science taught me that survival is pointless, everything will disappear and hope is stupid.

Excellent 🎉

So good

Going to save this for christmas day👍

Everyday is a learning day and I’m here for it 😎

Thank you, Professor Dawkins ❤️ Much appreciated!

Very pleasantly presented educational videos as always, thank you sir, keep it up!

I'm an ex muslim or as I describe it now ex- theist I'm suffering from OCD and depression, had very difficult life and I'm slowly and gradually getting better. This amazing man changed my life and I'm forever grateful. I'm reading more of Professor Dawkins works, is there a way to have at least one book signed by Professor Dawkins? It would mean a lot for me

Exquisite!

A truly wonderful ahow.

Richard Dawkins lectures deserve millions of views ❤

I love this

24:11 As you see the girl volunteer go back and sit down, you see the boy sitting next to her looking like "I-I should tell her she looked good up there- N-NO, she'll think I'm a dork!"

Young and handsome, and brilliant. Thanks for all of your hard work.

I have a little theory about the design of the universe issue. 1. Only man, of all the species, can design things. Yes, some other creatures "make things" with varying dgrees of complexity, but none as complex and constructive/destructive as the human brain can do. 2. Therefore superstitious man, over the millenia, has sought to explain life as designed by some higher, smarter thing, ie The Gods (polytheism) or God (monotheism). 3. But scientists and atheists attribute "design" to evolutionary trial and error, ie Darwinianism. Fair enough, a better concept, better evidence, I say. 4. However, the religious perspective automatically and pro-actively via the clergy humbled man into intelligent insignificance compared to "God's skills". But subsequently, the Darwinian perspective thus elevated man to the smartest creature in existence. Sure, we moderns say -- "Nature is powerful but we can overcome nature (as if gods) through our sciences and technologies". That is until an earthquake teaches us we can't! 5. Imo, the two sides of the design arguments are an age old paradox of egoistic anthropo-supremism complex (the sciences), versus the Divine Awe and Humility principle of the creationists. Funnily, the Old Gods' Laws were to be obeyed for fear of repercussions. But nowadays, Nature's Environmental Laws are ignored, or blatantly disobeyed! This, I think, is the arogance which denies climate change, plus the arogance of the techno-ecologists who believe we will science our way our of it all! 6. Sure, some scientists do have awe for nature's complexities and humility in the face of it. But many more laymen don't -- they shit all over nature through ego and desire and greed. Thus we have runaway man-made global destruction ... often DUE TO the inventions of science, coupled with conscience-free reasoning. *Conclusion* There's a beautiful aspect of earthly caretakership, humility, respect for existence within the Old Beliefs, and a nasty, selfish aspect to the modern Science-olgy we see dominant today. Imo, the whole Theological vs Darwinian design argument is a total furphy, a stage-managed philosophical distraction from the EVERYDAY REALITY. What the planet actually needs is better care for nature, better care for fellow man. In a way, who cares how it was made. The existential issue is the here and now of our own Intelligent Destruction (note caps). 😢 The obvious fact is that modern man has little appreciation of what is truly intelligent design (note no caps).

This lecture deserves a book. This will be an amazing book to teach children and adults as well about this fascinating topic. Thank you for this video. I am enjoying every minute

I have read many of Richard’s books. Excellent as usual. It helped me get rid permanently the chains of religion and imaginary beings. Happy Holidays!

That was great! I wish I'd been able to see something like that when I was a kid.

I remember I saw this episode in KZfaq many years ago. I liked it a lot back then. It is nice to it again now.

No wonder he’s famous! I had no idea of this series.

This should have been shown in public schools in America, and should be today. Richard Dawkins is an American hero. I mean...you know what I mean. We love you Professor Dawkins.

Awesome :) love to learn. Well done. ^_^

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“God does not make in straight lines.” - Prometheus (2012)

After living on this planet for nearly 70 years, and after having chucked 'religion' out the mental window at the tender age of 13, I seriously wonder _WHEN_ will the human species come to realize that there *_is_* no such things as ''gods'' or ''magic'', and that these are only false figments of human imagination? . . . In _my_ humble view, Professor Richard Dawkins has been a gift to humanity - as once was Charles Darwin! . . .

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I wish i had a biology teacher like him❤

These are the ultimate argument lines in favor of the theory of evolution. You cannot go anywhere further, I suppose.

Dawkins understanding lies solely in the material realm. This is his greatest weakness.

Imagine Richard being our class teacher 😍😍

Great and very very compelling video ❤. By the way Mr. Dwakins you are one of the my favourite scientist 🙂

Outstanding lecture! As a teacher myself I can say the pacing, and the sequencing of logical steps built upon each other through reasoning is very conducive to learning. Although lectures aren't necessarily the best format for learning, the way this particular lecture is structured and delivered is about as good as a lecture could possibly be.

Yep, it's designed by us and keeps evolving with our imagination. We keep thinking things up and then find them.

Eye (sorry bad pun lol) could be wrong but i thought the iris is the colored part of the eye which controls the widening and closing of the pupil

Why am I only just discovering these videos and channel now?! I read a lot of Dawkins in prison and have just been released now and I find these 😁 some people turn to God in prison but fortunately quite a few get a reality check instead. I wish his books could be re-written tho in an easier to understand format …… maybe for children ……. It would help him reach out to a whole new audience!

Poor Andrew was never seen again 😱

Son's geology text had many photos of minerals at very high magnification. It seemed to be crystals for all specimens. That is one thing that happens with the elements of the periodic table. The other version is the wet gooey version that is biology. Just the way it works.

Waiting for episode 3 🙌

Of three tall trees in the meadow what does the middle tree mean?

wow I didn't realize how fast our eyes dilate

Who designed the designer? That's the only question to ask to end any possible discussion about "creation".

11:42 I'm sure it was an honest mistake, but the things mentioned here are not designoid, they are designed, by animals, such as ourselves.

Richard doesn't get enough respect (uhh from past me).

Why does young Richard looks like a smarter version of DiCaprio

What about the evolution of computer graphics? It has been a long way since then

The thing is: Who is the observer? Who, or what 'sees' the designs upfront. Who or what 'sees' the camouflaging pattern, and puts it on the animal? Who decided that apes would have started walking on two legs? What is this divine creator???

So your definition of designed is : that can come into "existance" "naturally" ...

شكرا استاد دوكنز انا لا افهم انجليزية وقراءت كتاب تجاوز الاله مترجم

Handsome young man

Well, we are all full of good (for us) bactery without which we cannot really digest food. So, we are not much more autonomous for our feeding than that pitcher plant, aren't we?