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Jerry Coyne, Biologist
“In the Dawkins book I chose, The Blind Watchmaker, he brilliantly explains how complex mechanisms and structures are put together by the process of evolution. It is true that he makes certain theological points that I don’t agree with.” Read more...
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Kenneth Miller, Biologist
“They talk about the blind watchmaker not being able to make a watch, but if you’re given an almost infinite number of combinations and permutations of materials and situations, the world will come about. Or it may not. In our case, it came about. You’re here, I’m here, and I’m very happy about that.” Read more...
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James Randi, Magician
“Dawkins brought Darwin up to date, explaining evolution in a way that incorporates our understanding of genetics and heredity.” Read more...
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