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Theory of Mind - Ro...
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06:50:00 05/19/10

Robert Seyfarth talks about how children develop a 'theory of mind'. Download Quicktime version (720p HD): http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Theory...

Theory of Mind - Robert Seyfarth

Added 05/19/10
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Theory of Mind - Robert Seyfarth

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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

Can Monkeys Talk? -...
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06:45:00 05/19/10

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 ...

Can Monkeys Talk? - Robert Seyfarth

Added 05/19/10
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Can Monkeys Talk? - Robert Seyfarth

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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

The Search For Hidd...
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07:00:00 05/17/10

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://r...

The Search For Hidden Dimensions - Brian Greene

Added 05/17/10
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The Search For Hidden Dimensions - Brian Greene

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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

"Teach the Controve...
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04:07:00 01/17/10

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.

"Teach the Controversy" - A.C. Grayling

Added 01/17/10
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"Teach the Controversy" - A.C. Grayling

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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 Unconsidered Li...
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02:44:00 12/14/09

Philosopher and author AC Grayling on thinking critically and being a well-informed citizen of the world.

The Unconsidered Life - A.C. Grayling

Added 12/14/09
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The Unconsidered Life - A.C. Grayling

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Philosopher and author AC Grayling on thinking critically and being a well-informed citizen of the world.

Saddles and Domes: ...
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00:00:00 09/18/09

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 ...

Saddles and Domes: Evolution of the Giant Tortoises

Added 09/18/09
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Saddles and Domes: Evolution of the Giant Tortoises

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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.

Insurance Policy: T...
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00:00:00 09/09/09

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 cr...

Insurance Policy: Two Eggs, One Survivor - featuring Richard D...

Added 09/09/09
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Insurance Policy: Two Eggs, One Survivor - featuring Richard Dawkins

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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

Distribution of Lif...
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00:00:00 08/27/09

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 N...

Distribution of Life: The Iguanas of Galapagos

Added 08/27/09
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Distribution of Life: The Iguanas of Galapagos

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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

Vestigial Organs: W...
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00:00:00 07/29/09

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...

Vestigial Organs: Wings of the Flightless Cormorant - featurin...

Added 07/29/09
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Vestigial Organs: Wings of the Flightless Cormorant - featuring Richard Dawkins

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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

Hawaii as a Nursery...
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00:00:00 07/24/09

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, gene...

Hawaii as a Nursery of Evolution - featuring Richard Dawkins

Added 07/24/09
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Hawaii as a Nursery of Evolution - featuring Richard Dawkins

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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. 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

Diatoms: The Evolut...
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00:00:00 07/22/09

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 vid...

Diatoms: The Evolution of a New Species - featuring Richard Da...

Added 07/22/09
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Diatoms: The Evolution of a New Species - featuring Richard Dawkins

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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

Ants that farm, com...
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00:00:00 07/17/09

Richard Dawkins explains how fungus-farming ants from Central and South America make their living. If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more vide...

Ants that farm, compost and weed - featuring Richard Dawkins

Added 07/17/09
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Ants that farm, compost and weed - featuring Richard Dawkins

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Richard Dawkins explains how fungus-farming ants from Central and South America make their living. 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

Comparing the Human...
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00:00:00 07/16/09

Richard Dawkins shows just how similar the Human and Chimpanzee genomes really are, with the help of a great visual from the University of Nebraska Museum. If you ...

Comparing the Human and Chimpanzee Genomes - featuring Richard...

Added 07/16/09
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Comparing the Human and Chimpanzee Genomes - featuring Richard Dawkins

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Richard Dawkins shows just how similar the Human and Chimpanzee genomes really are, with the help of a great visual from the University of Nebraska Museum. 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

"Why are there stil...
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00:00:00 07/15/09

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...

"Why are there still Chimpanzees?" featuring Richard Dawkins

Added 07/15/09
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"Why are there still Chimpanzees?" featuring Richard Dawkins

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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

"Show me the interm...
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00:00:00 07/14/09

Richard Dawkins shows how whales evolved from a cloven-hoofed ancestor, and reveals whales' closest modern-day cousin. If you enjoy the video, and would like to he...

"Show me the intermediate fossils!" featuring Richard Dawkins

Added 07/14/09
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"Show me the intermediate fossils!" featuring Richard Dawkins

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Richard Dawkins shows how whales evolved from a cloven-hoofed ancestor, and reveals whales' closest modern-day cousin. 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

'The Baloney Detect...
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00:00:00 06/23/09

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 Skepti...

'The Baloney Detection Kit' featuring Michael Shermer of Skept...

Added 06/23/09
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'The Baloney Detection Kit' featuring Michael Shermer of Skeptic Magazine

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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

Theory of Mind - Robert Seyfarth

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Theory of Mind - Robert Seyfarth
05/19/10

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