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Josh Timonen joshtimonen@richarddawkins.net no no Richard Dawkins, Science, Reason, Atheism, Biology, Evolution, Religion, God Delusion, Greatest Show Richard Dawkins explains how microscopic algae called Diatoms uniquely evolved in Yellowstone Lake. If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you'd like) to The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science at http://richarddawkinsfoundation.org Also see: http://richarddawkins.net Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Diatoms-Evolution-of-a-New-Species%20-%20iPhone.m4v http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Diatoms-Evolution-of-a-New-Species%20-%20iPhone.m4v From The University of Nebraska State Museum The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science Richard Dawkins explains how microscopic algae called Diatoms uniquely evolved in Yellowstone Lake. If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you'd like) to The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science at http://richarddawkinsfoundation.org Also see: http://richarddawkins.net 2:10 no no Richard Dawkins, Evolution, Biology, Fossils, Intermediate Fossils, Yellowstone Lake, Algae Richard Dawkins clears up the misunderstanding of Evolution that is all too common: If we descended from Chimpanzees, then why are there still Chimpanzees? Dawkins explains that we DID NOT descend from Chimpanzees—we both share a common ancestor. If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you'd like) to The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science at http://richarddawkinsfoundation.org Also see: http://richarddawkins.net Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Still-Chimpanzees%20-%20iPhone.m4v http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Still-Chimpanzees%20-%20iPhone.m4v From The University of Nebraska State Museum The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science Richard Dawkins clears up the misunderstanding of Evolution that is all too common: If we descended from Chimpanzees, then why are there still Chimpanzees? Dawkins explains that we DID NOT descend from Chimpanzees—we both share a common ancestor. 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If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you'd like) to The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science at http://richarddawkinsfoundation.org Also see: http://richarddawkins.net 2:34 no no Richard Dawkins, Evolution, Biology, Missing Link, Fossils, Intermediate Fossils, Whales, Dolphins With a sea of information coming at us from all directions, how do we sift out the misinformation and bogus claims, and get to the truth? Michael Shermer of Skeptic Magazine lays out a "Baloney Detection Kit," ten questions we should ask when encountering a claim. If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you'd like) to The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science at http://richarddawkinsfoundation.org Also see: http://richarddawkins.net Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/The-Baloney-Detection-Kit-iphone%20-%20iPhone.m4v http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/The-Baloney-Detection-Kit-iphone%20-%20iPhone.m4v A Critical Thinking Toolkit in 10 Easy Steps The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science With a sea of information coming at us from all directions, how do we sift out the misinformation and bogus claims, and get to the truth? Michael Shermer of Skeptic Magazine lays out a "Baloney Detection Kit," ten questions we should ask when encountering a claim. If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you'd like) to The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science at http://richarddawkinsfoundation.org Also see: http://richarddawkins.net 14:40 no no Carl Sagan, Skeptic Magazine, Creationism, Cold Fusion, Bigfoot, Aliens, Climate, Global Warming Brian Greene explains how extra dimensions may solve several problems in physics, and gives his stance on the possibility of a "multi-verse". See more at: http://richarddawkins.net Presented by THE RICHARD DAWKINS FOUNDATION Directed by JOSH TIMONEN Produced by MAUREEN NORTON Animation by PEW36 ANIMATION STUDIOS http://pew36.co.uk Music by YAGMUR KAPLAN Post-Production Sound by SOUND SATISFACTION Supervising Sound Editor / Re-Recording Mixer GARY J. COPPOLA, C.A.S. Sound Editor BEN RAUSCHER Post-Production Assistant GRAHAM IMMEL Stock Footage Courtesy of NASA Mon, 17 May 2010 07:00:00 +0000 http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/RDFTV-The-Search-For-Hidden-Dimensions-Brian-Greene.mov http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/RDFTV-The-Search-For-Hidden-Dimensions-Brian-Greene.mov Brian Greene explains how extra dimensions may solve several problems in physics, and gives his stance on the possibility of a "multi-verse". The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science Brian Greene explains how extra dimensions may solve several problems in physics, and gives his stance on the possibility of a "multi-verse". See more at: http://richarddawkins.net Presented by THE RICHARD DAWKINS FOUNDATION Directed by JOSH TIMONEN Produced by MAUREEN NORTON Animation by PEW36 ANIMATION STUDIOS http://pew36.co.uk Music by YAGMUR KAPLAN Post-Production Sound by SOUND SATISFACTION Supervising Sound Editor / Re-Recording Mixer GARY J. COPPOLA, C.A.S. Sound Editor BEN RAUSCHER Post-Production Assistant GRAHAM IMMEL Stock Footage Courtesy of NASA 08:16 no clean Elegant Universe, Fabric of the Cosmos, String Theory, Multiverse, Quantum Physics, Big Bang Richard Dawkins shows how the relatively young island chain of Hawaii acts as a nursery of evolution as it moves over a volcanic hotspot in the Pacific Ocean, generating new islands. He shows how Drosophila flies have diverged on the different islands, driven by sexual selection. 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If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you'd like) to The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science at http://richarddawkinsfoundation.org Also see: http://richarddawkins.net 3:06 no no Richard Dawkins, Evolution, Biology, Hawaii, Drosophila, flies Richard Dawkins explains how vestigial organs like the stubby wings of the Flightless Cormorant were one of Darwin's key arguments for Evolution. "In May 2007 Josh and I were among those who went to Galapagos with a large group from the Center for Inquiry. As we walked with the guided parties over the islands, Josh took every opportunity to film the wildlife. Occasionally he would turn the camera on me, and I would ad lib a few words about whatever animals we were looking at. These 'vignettes' were unscripted and unrehearsed, and there was no time for any "Take 2" repetitions, because the guided walk was moving on." - Richard Dawkins If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you'd like) to The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science at http://richarddawkinsfoundation.org Also see: http://richarddawkins.net Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/flightless-cormorants%20-%20iPhone.m4v http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/flightless-cormorants%20-%20iPhone.m4v From The Galapagos Islands The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science Richard Dawkins explains how vestigial organs like the stubby wings of the Flightless Cormorant were one of Darwin's key arguments for Evolution. "In May 2007 Josh and I were among those who went to Galapagos with a large group from the Center for Inquiry. As we walked with the guided parties over the islands, Josh took every opportunity to film the wildlife. Occasionally he would turn the camera on me, and I would ad lib a few words about whatever animals we were looking at. These 'vignettes' were unscripted and unrehearsed, and there was no time for any "Take 2" repetitions, because the guided walk was moving on." - Richard Dawkins If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you'd like) to The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science at http://richarddawkinsfoundation.org Also see: http://richarddawkins.net 2:19 no no Richard Dawkins, Evolution, Biology, Galapagos, Vestigial Organs, Charles Darwin, Flightless Cormorant, Wings Richard Dawkins explains how Nazca Boobies, Blue Footed Boobies and Gannetts all lay two eggs, but usually only rear one chick. This evolved adaptation may seem cruel to us, but the genes for this insurance policy get passed on through the surviving chicks to future generations. "In May 2007 Josh and I were among those who went to Galapagos with a large group from the Center for Inquiry. As we walked with the guided parties over the islands, Josh took every opportunity to film the wildlife. Occasionally he would turn the camera on me, and I would ad lib a few words about whatever animals we were looking at. These 'vignettes' were unscripted and unrehearsed, and there was no time for any "Take 2" repetitions, because the guided walk was moving on." - Richard Dawkins If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you'd like) to The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science at http://richarddawkinsfoundation.org Also see: http://richarddawkins.net Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Gannetts-Boobies-iphone%20-%20iPhone.m4v http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Gannetts-Boobies-iphone%20-%20iPhone.m4v From The Galapagos Islands The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science Richard Dawkins explains how Nazca Boobies, Blue Footed Boobies and Gannetts all lay two eggs, but usually only rear one chick. This evolved adaptation may seem cruel to us, but the genes for this insurance policy get passed on through the surviving chicks to future generations. "In May 2007 Josh and I were among those who went to Galapagos with a large group from the Center for Inquiry. As we walked with the guided parties over the islands, Josh took every opportunity to film the wildlife. Occasionally he would turn the camera on me, and I would ad lib a few words about whatever animals we were looking at. These 'vignettes' were unscripted and unrehearsed, and there was no time for any "Take 2" repetitions, because the guided walk was moving on." - Richard Dawkins If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you'd like) to The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science at http://richarddawkinsfoundation.org Also see: http://richarddawkins.net 2:59 no no Richard Dawkins, Evolution, Biology, Galapagos, Blue Footed Boobies, Nazca, Gannetts, Bryan Nelson Richard Dawkins explains how the distribution of life on Earth's continents and islands is exactly as we should expect if life evolved, and exactly how we should NOT expect if it had been created. "In May 2007 Josh and I were among those who went to Galapagos with a large group from the Center for Inquiry. As we walked with the guided parties over the islands, Josh took every opportunity to film the wildlife. Occasionally he would turn the camera on me, and I would ad lib a few words about whatever animals we were looking at. These 'vignettes' were unscripted and unrehearsed, and there was no time for any "Take 2" repetitions, because the guided walk was moving on." - Richard Dawkins If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you'd like) to The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science at http://richarddawkinsfoundation.org Also see: http://richarddawkins.net Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Iguanas-of-Galapagos%20-%20iPhone.m4v http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Iguanas-of-Galapagos%20-%20iPhone.m4v From The Galapagos Islands The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science Richard Dawkins explains how the distribution of life on Earth's continents and islands is exactly as we should expect if life evolved, and exactly how we should NOT expect if it had been created. "In May 2007 Josh and I were among those who went to Galapagos with a large group from the Center for Inquiry. As we walked with the guided parties over the islands, Josh took every opportunity to film the wildlife. Occasionally he would turn the camera on me, and I would ad lib a few words about whatever animals we were looking at. These 'vignettes' were unscripted and unrehearsed, and there was no time for any "Take 2" repetitions, because the guided walk was moving on." - Richard Dawkins If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you'd like) to The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science at http://richarddawkinsfoundation.org Also see: http://richarddawkins.net 2:48 no no Richard Dawkins, Evolution, Biology, Galapagos, Island Evolution, Marine Iguana, Speciation Richard Dawkins explains how and why the Giant Tortoises of Galapagos evolved on each of the different islands. He shows how the different shell shapes evolved to help the tortoises adapt to the various environments of Galapagos. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/SaddlesAndDomes%20-%20iPhone.m4v http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/SaddlesAndDomes%20-%20iPhone.m4v From The Galapagos Islands The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science Richard Dawkins explains how and why the Giant Tortoises of Galapagos evolved on each of the different islands. He shows how the different shell shapes evolved to help the tortoises adapt to the various environments of Galapagos. 2:30 no no Richard Dawkins, Evolution, Biology, Galapagos, Island Evolution, Giant Tortoises, Science Philosopher and author AC Grayling on thinking critically and being a well-informed citizen of the world. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:44:00 +0000 http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/AC-Grayling-Unconsidered-web.mov http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/AC-Grayling-Unconsidered-web.mov Philosopher and author AC Grayling on thinking critically and being a well-informed citizen of the world. The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science Philosopher and author AC Grayling on thinking critically and being a well-informed citizen of the world. 02:15 no no science critical thinking socrates Betrand Russell Anthony Grayling Against All Gods Dawkins Philosopher A.C. Grayling explains why "Teaching the Controversy" isn't a good approach to science education, whether it's regarding Evolution, Astronomy or Medicine. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:07:00 +0000 http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/AC-Grayling-Teach-the-Controversy-v3.mov http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/AC-Grayling-Teach-the-Controversy-v3.mov Philosopher A.C. Grayling explains why "Teaching the Controversy" isn't a good approach to science education, whether it's regarding Evolution, Astronomy or Medicine. The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science Philosopher A.C. Grayling explains why "Teaching the Controversy" isn't a good approach to science education, whether it's regarding Evolution, Astronomy or Medicine. 2:40 no no Anthony, Evolution, Biology, Creationism, Religion, Intelligent Design, A.C. Grayling Robert Seyfarth talks about how children develop a 'theory of mind'. Download Quicktime version (720p HD): http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Theory-of-Mind-Robert-Seyfarth-RDFTV.mov See more at: http://richarddawkins.net If you enjoy content like this, please consider donating to RDFRS here: http://richarddawkins.net/pages/donate Presented by THE RICHARD DAWKINS FOUNATION Directed by JOSH TIMONEN Wed, 19 May 2010 06:50:00 +0000 http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Theory-of-Mind-Robert-Seyfarth-RDFTV.mov http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Theory-of-Mind-Robert-Seyfarth-RDFTV.mov Robert Seyfarth talks about how children develop a 'theory of mind'. The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science Robert Seyfarth talks about how children develop a 'theory of mind'. Download Quicktime version (720p HD): http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Theory-of-Mind-Robert-Seyfarth-RDFTV.mov See more at: http://richarddawkins.net If you enjoy content like this, please consider donating to RDFRS here: http://richarddawkins.net/pages/donate Presented by THE RICHARD DAWKINS FOUNATION Directed by JOSH TIMONEN 3:37 no no Psychology, Children, Mind Robert Seyfarth describes how monkey calls used by Vervet Monkeys might be precursors to language. To read more about language in monkeys (and chimps), see the NY Times article: "Deciphering the chatter of monkeys and chimps" http://richarddawkins.net/articles/4913-deciphering-the-chatter-of-monkeys-and-chimps Download Quicktime Version (720p HD): http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/RDFTV-Robert-Seyfarth-Monkey-Calls-720p.mov See more at: http://richarddawkins.net If you enjoy content like this, please consider donating to RDFRS here: http://richarddawkins.net/pages/donate Presented by THE RICHARD DAWKINS FOUNDATION Directed by JOSH TIMONEN Wed, 19 May 2010 06:45:00 +0000 http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/RDFTV-Robert-Seyfarth-Monkey-Calls-720p.mov http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/RDFTV-Robert-Seyfarth-Monkey-Calls-720p.mov Robert Seyfarth describes how monkey calls used by Vervet Monkeys might be precursors to language. The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science Robert Seyfarth describes how monkey calls used by Vervet Monkeys might be precursors to language. To read more about language in monkeys (and chimps), see the NY Times article: "Deciphering the chatter of monkeys and chimps" http://richarddawkins.net/articles/4913-deciphering-the-chatter-of-monkeys-and-chimps Download Quicktime Version (720p HD): http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/RDFTV-Robert-Seyfarth-Monkey-Calls-720p.mov See more at: http://richarddawkins.net If you enjoy content like this, please consider donating to RDFRS here: http://richarddawkins.net/pages/donate Presented by THE RICHARD DAWKINS FOUNDATION Directed by JOSH TIMONEN 3:36 no no Biology, Evolution, language, monkeys, Africa