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Bill Maher and Richard Dawkins randomly riff on how eating ruins everything fun, how most mammals are nocturnal, the New Zealand bird that’s forgotten how to fly, the trouble with prolonging life, the one bad thing about Bill, the science behind certain diseases, Bill’s sitcom role as the office creep, and why Richard’s part in Religulous was left on the cutting room floor.
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Thank you Sir Richard for not glorifying getting f'd up! Keep the instrument (the brain) sharp!
So glad you said that. As much as I like Bill,at times he makes more of a show of his love for weed than necessary. I don't care if he toots throughout the show,just do it,stop interrupting the guest so often,and let's just enjoy more of what the guests have to say.
I side with Bill on most everything, but this was embarrassing. Richard Dawkins proves what a brilliant class act he is, and Bill just confirms what we all know already: he's a nightclub comedian, and not really anything more.
One does not preclude the other
Beta
Richard asking “Did we start ?” sums up this 😂
This is great 😂😂 Absolute contrast of individuals. Bill off his head and Dawkins wondering what the Hell he’s walked into 😂
reminded me of when Ali G walks into the room and the people he's about to interview wonder what the hell
Exactly 😂
0:00: 📚 The conversation is about flight and sleep patterns in animals. 6:09: 🍷 The conversation discusses the history of alcohol and aging. 12:27: 🤔 The conversation discusses differing opinions on vaccines, including the belief that vaccines are not appropriate for everyone and the argument that natural immunity is superior to pharmaceutical immunity. 17:57: 🧬 The conversation discusses the development of the COVID-19 vaccine and the potential use of mRNA technology for cancer vaccines. 23:53: 📚 The speaker discusses various topics including the origin of COVID-19, the limitations of scientific knowledge, and the issue of homeopathic remedies. 29:59: 📚 Richard Dawkins discusses his experience receiving the Richard Dawkins award and his admiration for Neil deGrasse Tyson and other scientific communicators. 34:50: 🗣 The conversation discusses various topics including islamophobia, liberalism, racism, and the political system in England. 41:05: 🗣 The speaker discusses various topics including the American system, Hitler, inflation, J.K. Rowling, and gender dysphoria. 47:13: 📚 The conversation is about the polarization in America and the possibility of a civil war, with the guest expressing admiration for John McWhorter and discussing the appeal of book tours. 52:57: 📚 Richard Dawkins discusses his book for young people and the challenges of getting kids to read in a technology-driven society. 58:50: 📚 The speaker hopes the product will be successful and discusses the intelligence of the top one percent. Recap by Tammy AI
Thanks bro
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Bill Maher : I wanna break down barriers. Smoking pot and drinking. So I'm gonna try to make you very f**ked up! Richard Dawkins : I'll have a glass of water please..... 😂 😂 😂
And if you watch, Dawkins looks around like, "is this guy for real?".
Loved it!
I have watched Bill Maher for years and despite his denials he has really begun to lose it. I am embarrassed for him because he has reached a level of narcissism that he is no longer aware of how stupid he sounds and looks. At times you could almost read Richards thoughts: I disagree with much of what Bill is saying but is it worth my time schooling a guy who is both stoned and completely self absorbed? Bill has convinced himself he can hang with the likes of Dawkins and Sam Harris or even Neil DeGrass Tyson. They are well beyond him intellectually even when he is sober which I suspect is probably not more than a day or two a week. If he wants to be high and drunk then he should stick with guests like Mike Tyson, Willie Nelson and Woody Harrelson.
@@Duane_Day sadly agree. He is not good very stoned/drunk, talks way too much, loses his train of thought a lot, argues, very narcissistic. Maybe he books too many in a row. .
I thought it was a great discussion, and I didn't get the impression at all that Dawkins dislikes or doesn't approve of Maher in some way, even if he might have disagreed with him somewhat here and there. Seems to quite like him, for the most part. I mean, he gave Maher the Richard Dawkins Award in 2009, and it's obvious from his comments that he watches Real Time. I think there's mutual respect there. Also, I think too many people who come to this channel spend way too much time criticizing Maher for drinking and getting high and not conducting himself professionally enough. I think those people are missing the point, that the whole reason for Maher doing the show on this platform was exactly so that he COULD drink and get high and talk to people like he normally would in a "non-professional" capacity, as friends would. So if you're in that camp, of wanting to watch something more serious and professional, then maybe watch something else. Personally, I wouldn't enjoy this channel as much if Bill wasn't getting high and drinking. ;)
Imagine 8 hours of Bill and Christopher Hitchens getting plastered...
Bill would be in the corner puking; Hitch would be ready for the next round.
If you saw his past episodes, Bill can barely hold his liquor for 1 hour, let alone 8.
Hitch would drink him under the table then write a few thousand words on the Ukrainian situation. He’s missed🥃
Imagine thinking Bill could last even an hour drinking with Hitchens...
Hitchens! I could see that mammal again. ✨✨✨
Good to see Dr. Dawkins after a long time. Wish you years of more good health sir
Well said
He has Parkinson's.
He died like, in 2003, keep up
@@righteousone1you have a butt
You wish? You belive in wishes? There is no such thing all of existence is just atoms bumping about randomly with no reason or purpose what so ever! “Wish” your a craaaazy person
It's wonderful to hear Dawkins sounding and looking so great (at 81!!) and so recovered from that stroke a few years ago. Still a benevolent, pleasant and patient guy- being interviewed by a stoned Bill Maher.
This revered, gentlemanly scholar has spent a lifetime with students and debate panelists of varying intellect. He likes Bill, which he demonstrates with patience.
Haha, bravo. Well said. Bill kept coming off as standoffish, and Dawkins would just pause, breathe deeply, and reply diplomatically.
I can hear Richard thinking all the time: 'WTF am I doing here?'
@@janvanveelen It started off that way but Bill bridged the gap. As an englishman myself I see the stark differences between these two people. Not suprisingly being 70+ years old Richard is a little square but both are brutally honest and bright. I really enjoyed this podcast, its becoming One of my favourites alongside JRE.
@@trebordraw I'm pretty sure RD is over 80 now ... not just over 70! Holding up very well, but looks quite tired here. Probably had a busy, busy day.
@@trebordraw He's actually 80+, believe it or not. He was even specific aboout it, he said he was 81. Richard Dawkins is really an amazing person, both intellectually and otherwise
Man, is always a pleasure to hear from DR. Richard Dawkins. 80+ and still sharp as a knife, what a mind he was blessed with. And his politeness and patience is unmatched by any other great thinker on his level. Brilliant and humble is a hell of a combination in my book.
Doesn't seem as sharp as he was for sure
Not that polite. Bill is opening up his guts to him and he is barely reacting.
When your drunk uncle invites your university professor over.
true
I love Dawkins. He is not only a genius but he is courageous, humble, and has lots of class.
He is so random lol
Unlike Mahar who looks like a jerk offering him pot and booze.
courageous would be to spark up...
dawkins is a dumbass
Me too!
It was fascinating to watch Dawkins listen to Bill talk for an hour 😂
Bill, young stud explaining spring break to his retired uncle.
ha, very funny. that happens on most of Bill's shows
Maher runs his mouth forbthe entire podcast and most of his shows on Friday.
Richard listening to Bill for his pure entertainment only commenting back as to keep Bill dancing is just hilarious 🤣
Lol but its Bills show eh😂?
81 years old. Still one of the sharpest daggers in the British armoury!
He is, but he failed to inform Bill of the very simple concept that a society where the majority dont vaccinate means clogged up hospitals and health care worker shortage. Any society would collapse. That is why we all need to take this very safe vaccine.
I'm so glad that Richard has the integrity and conviction to not feel obligated to get high.I wish Bill would realize that there are interesting people out there who are just as worthwhile even when they are completely sober,as amazing as he may find that.
I've missed Richard Dawkins so much! He still has plenty of insights about current scientific and medical discoveries! And that spot on, original point of view that's so hard to find anywhere else... I'm terribly sorry to hear that he's being cancelled from anything, just because of the objectivism and the scientism he popularizes in every word, speech, and sentence.
Bill is getting high on booze and drugs and talks to Richard who is sober 🤣 Excellent idea 🤣
Hes a creepy guy...
Comedians on drugs talking shit.
Yeah sober and in this context, very dull.
Two sophisticated fools jerking each other.
@@Nancy-tr5fi I thought the contrast is hilarious. You don't think this moment is a little funny? 34:00 Richard: "So do I."
Professor Dawkins needed Jack’s advice from 30 Rock: “Never go with a hippie to a second location”. 😂
“I’m like a Wolf” 😂😂😂 No, Bill you are not a wolf
He's a wolf when it comes to trump. Nobody nipped on HIS diaper more than Bill the Kill
Like an olef
Bill is starting to remind me of my Grandpa, who whenever I visit tells me the same stories over and over again like I've never heard them before.
I would like to compare the minutes that Bill spoke compared to the minutes that Richard Dawkins spoke. I’m thinking 80% Bill, 20% Richard.
Yes, and is hyperfocused on the nugget of what is wrong
1.0 positive correlation between the amount of weed smoked and drink to Bill's level of unawareness of his dickheadedness.
It's like Mahr removes his brain and becomes every annoying stoned, drunk at every party you've attended. If he wasn't famous you'd be finding a way to ditch the d-bag.
I can see where people would think that but I think in some cases it’s the guests fault for not opening up more. Maher is finding out that having a podcast and keeping it fresh and interesting is not nearly as easy as he thought. It takes a certain type of person to be able to flow from one topic to another .. it helps if they have many different interests(like Rogan)..
Good to know Richard is doing well. Great episode like usual.
The imbecile lost his mind a long time ago.
Richard has the patience of an atheist saint
Until he gets intellectually put in a corner with intelligent design. It's sure weird how randomness/evolution created an intelligently designed system - the human being...
"Atheist saint". Sounds a bit like a contradiction in terms 😉
@@catkeys6911 Atheist demon.
@@catkeys6911 XD that was good!
@@righteousone1 hahahahhaha ha. Stupid.
I loved this one very much. Richard Dawkins is such a brilliant, warm individual. Watching both him and Sam Harris on the show, I cannot help but think about how it would have been great if Christopher Hitchens were still alive; he would have been the perfect guest in this format.
Hitchens would have been great. GG Allin would have been a good guest as well
What an idea James - couldn't agree more. Hitch is sorely missed.
", I cannot help but think about how it would have been,... " if Bill would shut up once in a while and let his guest speak - rather than rambling on emdlessly trough a pot head stoner haze. .. LOL But that is just me.
Stephen Fry would be an interesting guest...
Warm....tell that to his 3 ex-wives.
People who haven't read "The Selfish Gene" are missing out. Great book. I also highly recommend the youtube video "I programmed some creatures, they evolved" ...A lot is now known about evolution, but it remains counter-intuitive to most people. Kudos to Maher for having this great mind on his show!
The creature evolution computer programme is actually from “the blind watchmaker”
I still think that the 2nd edition of "The Ancestors Tale" is his best book...followed by "The Greatest Show on Earth." The Selfish Gene is his most "original" work...
I read The Selfish Gene whilst studying Biology at University. Massive impact on my education and how I view life. That was 13 years ago...I plan to read it again sometime!
I LOVED The Selfish Gene. This is where the word "meme" was coined, which isn't really used exactly the same way today ironically. Of course the theory itself (that genes are the primary driver of evolution) is highly debatable by today's standards, but it was fascinating nonetheless. It also builds off his previous work "The Extended Phenotype". In it, Dawkins postulated that genes not only effect the individual organism, but other organisms and the environment (the most obvious example being the genes of beavers resulting in the construction of dams.
Dawkins’ “Best Evidence for Evolution” disappears before his eyes. Famous Evangelical atheist Richard Dawkins used to teach that the “best evidence for evolution” was that organisms; which were similar to each other have similar DNA. This is pure supposition and absolute speculation driven by a passion to obliterate God from the equation of life. Richard Dawkins claimed that genetic research proved Darwin’s tree of life; nothing could be further from the truth. These claims were made before we learned more about DNA and RNA and in 2009 he got his book published: “The Greatest Show on Earth” in which he taught that Darwin’s Tree of Life was supported by the pattern of resemblances, that you see when you compare genes. The fossil record does not support Darwin’s Tree of Life, because there is no evidence of transitional fossils in the actual earth’s geology demonstrating evolution. There is no evidence that plants and animals diversified from a Common Ancestor over millions of years, being due to imaginary evolution. In 2009, the same year, New Scientist magazine ran an article with the title: “Why Darwin was wrong about the Tree of Life.” In it, scientists stated that the Tree of Life was “mis-leading” because Darwin’s theory limits and even obscures the study of organisms and their ancestries end of quote. The “best evidence for creation” is the fossil record, finding only fully formed organisms in Cambrian rocks. Our technology has advanced to such a stage that we can now “read” the genes of many different species and it is even clearer now that Dawkins’ “Best Evidence for Evolution” does not exist. Now scientists have sequenced a great number of genomes belonging to different organisms. Casey Luskin, Associated Director of the Center for Science and Culture, wrote for Evolution News, that Dawkins was wrong! Every gene does not deliver approximately the same Tree of Life end of quote. DNA research does not show a Tree of Life. But what is described as “bushes of life” meaning no branching as in Darwin’s Tree of Life, but organisms that reflect the fossil record throughout time with minor variations, these are attributed to kinds within species due to genetic variety until they went extinct. “Genes are dissimilar in their development and unique as they form into the embryos of different organisms. Ernest Haeckel German scientist tried it on; by drawing fraudulent embryos making them look alike, because he loved Darwin’s theory of evolution. At the University of Jena he was convicted of fraud in 1875. When asked why he had lied, he said it is necessary for us to believe in spontaneous generation: that everything made itself by random chance, because the alternative is Creation and that is unthinkable! A lot of people have a similar mind-set today, this is why evolution will not go away as a theory and be buried. It should be disqualified by the “scientific method” today, but there is wide spread indoctrination through the education system with the theory of evolution which should be abandoned, because there is no evidence to support such a theory which has outlived its usefulness. The indoctrination of evolution through the education system is a “back door” to promoting immoral behaviour within the populace. This is the aim and plan of the globalists to bring about chaos, anarchy and confusion, in short lawlessness, whereby they have a legitimate reason to use modern technology to mark and control the masses. It is simple, if you teach students there is no God to answer too, then why bother to behave! Create fear among the populace and they will be happy to except electronic monitoring by those in authority, but first they must create the environment and the people will look to those in authority for a solution: it is called Cause and Effect. The general public need to waken up and smell the coffee as there is a lot of corrupt manipulation going on by the elite billionaires, who are now controlling bank accounts, politics and the education system, where people are taught what to think, not how to think critically. There is a desire to take away your freedom of speech in relation to telling the truth.
Had dinner once with Professor Dawkins. Brilliant man, totally pleasant to be around, and can take a joke. He comes off so serious in public engagements but he has a fantastic, if very dry, sense of humor.
Happy Birthday Richard Dawkins🎂🍾03-26-2023!
“Have we started, by the way?” He’s no small talker. He got tired of having his game face on reserve. 😂😂
Richard Dawkins is one of my most favorite people on the planet ❤️
What an awesome guest, a high priest of rationality! People of true science and reason are exceptionally humble, and they are eternal students.
The original business model of KZhead stank, but at least the ads were reasonable. New flood of invasive, repetitive, and offensive ads are EVIL. Google is now fully dedicated to doing any evil that seems profitable. And censoring complaints, too.
@@ShannonJacobs0They’re brain scrambling. I’m glad we don’t have incessant ads in the UK. YT is so bloody annoying. We’re bombarded with crap that we take no notice of. Yt must know that.
I will read every book Mr Dawkins writes,recommends. His ability to explain difficult issues in a way that it's understood. His patience is one of his best qualities. Great listener & knows when to speak to & makes his point across... Long Live Richard Dawkins 😇💜😎🥳😍
dawkins is a dumbass
As happy as I am to see this, I felt sad right away we won't see Hitchens in this format on this show.
YES
Oh yes, perfect environment for Hitch. It would have been a 5 hr podcast. LOL
Indeed. You can be sure that Hitch wouldn't have turned down that drink. ;)
That would have been great!
I miss Hitch
Bill: Damn I'd like to look like you when I'm in my 80s - pass me the weed, cigars and alcohol Richard: I'll have some water
Richard smoked cigarettes for many years, and drinks with dinner. He has never excercised or cared about nutrition. I have an old friend who is 92. He says the key to life is whisky and a cigar every day. Either you have good genes or you don't. Richard is very lucky to be so healthy.✌
Maher looks pretty good for almost 70.
@@buttthecat1354 my grandmother is going to be 94 years old. She used to smoke when she was younger but hasn’t in over 50 years. She drinks wine every night with dinner. She eats what she wants and always has. She’s never really exercised. But she’s happy and everyone loves to be around her. She’s as sharp as a tack. Gets all the Jeopardy questions right in the New York Times crossword puzzle. I just hope I’m still smiling and laughing at her age.
@@imnotgoodwithnamesbruh6018 he takes really good care of himself. He’s really extreme with his diet and intermittent fasting and regular exercise regimen. He’s a little obsessive he brings it up in every single episode. But I guess you have to be now if you care about living in two your 80s and 90s without pain or disease.
Bill is terribly insecure. All narcissistic people are.
it never disappoints to stop what ever you doing to listen to Richard Dawkins.
Dawkins’ “Best Evidence for Evolution” disappears before his eyes. Famous Evangelical atheist Richard Dawkins used to teach that the “best evidence for evolution” was that organisms; which were similar to each other have similar DNA. This is pure supposition and absolute speculation driven by a passion to obliterate God from the equation of life. Richard Dawkins claimed that genetic research proved Darwin’s tree of life; nothing could be further from the truth. These claims were made before we learned more about DNA and RNA and in 2009 he got his book published: “The Greatest Show on Earth” in which he taught that Darwin’s Tree of Life was supported by the pattern of resemblances, that you see when you compare genes. The fossil record does not support Darwin’s Tree of Life, because there is no evidence of transitional fossils in the actual earth’s geology demonstrating evolution. There is no evidence that plants and animals diversified from a Common Ancestor over millions of years, being due to imaginary evolution. In 2009, the same year, New Scientist magazine ran an article with the title: “Why Darwin was wrong about the Tree of Life.” In it, scientists stated that the Tree of Life was “mis-leading” because Darwin’s theory limits and even obscures the study of organisms and their ancestries end of quote. The “best evidence for creation” is the fossil record, finding only fully formed organisms in Cambrian rocks. Our technology has advanced to such a stage that we can now “read” the genes of many different species and it is even clearer now that Dawkins’ “Best Evidence for Evolution” does not exist. Now scientists have sequenced a great number of genomes belonging to different organisms. Casey Luskin, Associated Director of the Center for Science and Culture, wrote for Evolution News, that Dawkins was wrong! Every gene does not deliver approximately the same Tree of Life end of quote. DNA research does not show a Tree of Life. But what is described as “bushes of life” meaning no branching as in Darwin’s Tree of Life, but organisms that reflect the fossil record throughout time with minor variations, these are attributed to kinds within species due to genetic variety until they went extinct. “Genes are dissimilar in their development and unique as they form into the embryos of different organisms. Ernest Haeckel German scientist tried it on; by drawing fraudulent embryos making them look alike, because he loved Darwin’s theory of evolution. At the University of Jena he was convicted of fraud in 1875. When asked why he had lied, he said it is necessary for us to believe in spontaneous generation: that everything made itself by random chance, because the alternative is Creation and that is unthinkable! A lot of people have a similar mind-set today, this is why evolution will not go away as a theory and be buried. It should be disqualified by the “scientific method” today, but there is wide spread indoctrination through the education system with the theory of evolution which should be abandoned, because there is no evidence to support such a theory which has outlived its usefulness. The indoctrination of evolution through the education system is a “back door” to promoting immoral behaviour within the populace. This is the aim and plan of the globalists to bring about chaos, anarchy and confusion, in short lawlessness, whereby they have a legitimate reason to use modern technology to mark and control the masses. It is simple, if you teach students there is no God to answer too, then why bother to behave! Create fear among the populace and they will be happy to except electronic monitoring by those in authority, but first they must create the environment and the people will look to those in authority for a solution: it is called Cause and Effect. The general public need to waken up and smell the coffee as there is a lot of corrupt manipulation going on by the elite billionaires, who are now controlling bank accounts, politics and the education system, where people are taught what to think, not how to think critically. There is a desire to take away your freedom of speech in relation to telling the truth.
The clunkiest start to a Club Random that I’ve ever seen. Bill probably shouldn’t have been drinking and smoking so much for this particular guest
It is awkward But I love it and prefer when the guests partake and party But this guy at 81 what do you expect
Lol
I agree
Tommy Chong, he ain't.
@@Sappho123 I'm getting really tired of his bitching about how he is unwilling to concede to a few restrictions to save other people's lives. Boring, I've never seen him this obsessive about any topic. And I still don't know what he wants done. It's all in the past now, I don't get it.
The visual of Bill watching a possum from his window! LOL
Wow! Bill is all over the place here. Especially at the beginning!😂
Bill Maher really loves the sound of his voice.
Do you think?
He's a genuinely unpleasant human being.
Two gentlemen I greatly admire and frequently listen to, what a delight!
They are both so random lol
Same here! It started off so painfully awkward though that I almost moved on. Glad I stuck around.
Two psychopathic demons.
I’m sure the Professor would sooner have a cup of tea. (I would).
Much like most of your "friends". In reality, you don't know.
Bill had the opportunity to chat with one the world's most renown scientists and he squandered the time talking about COVID, anti-vaxxers and other blase stuff, while Bill puffs away on a clover cigarette. Richard was more tolerant than I would have been. Topics might have been: God, abiogenesis, free will, consciousness, most interesting debate Dawkins has ever had, cleverest comeback, etc., etc. At least, Dawkins got to plug his new book.
I love Bill trying to explain science to a scientist.
😂😂 so true
If he’d ever let a guest talk!! 🙄
When high ! LOL
Bill interviewing and interrupting Bill would be fascinating and karma.
“Actually…” it’s ridiculous he was trying to debate him, what a doofus
I’m sorry that Richard Dawkins isn’t as present on KZhead as he used to be. He was always such a refreshing voice of reason. But his health is obviously more important.
It’s tragic that Dawkins snd Thomas Sowell weren’t a few years younger
Hell awaits...
@@brianmeen2158 that's not what's tragic...
@@ldobbs2384 I’m not going to let fear determine whether I believe in nonsense.
@@ldobbs2384 think about it man. Think about how he's just sitting there, having a little conversation, being himself, doing literally no harm. Worked his whole life being open to debate, advancing his field, and going about his days. Does it make any sense to you that in the very next moment he could die, and then be engulfed in flames forever. Does that make sense to you? Does that REALLY make sense to you? And would you be able to give a cogent reason why it does? I know I won't change your mind, and I'm not angry or trying to antagonize you. It just amazes me that billions of people think like that. I will never understand it
Bill needs to shut up and let Dawkins speak
I have no fear in life except the fear of time. This is no stage rehearsal to me, just one show and I do my best while I am alive in all aspects for myself and others. I do not waste thoughts or ponder the past; I just learn from my mistakes and seek more knowledge to advance my existence. I wish I was a fly on the wall to experience this pure conversational energy of intellect in the flesh.
First 2 minutes is awesome. Bill doing everything. Richard watching intently knowing a question is coming. I don't blame him not to drink if you want to be sharp
gfy
I thought it was awkward.
1:38 Bill tries unsuccessfully to get Richard talking lol
@@seanmatthewking yes, because Bill hasn’t managed an intelligent thought yet. Nothing worth attending to.
Boring and uncomfortable to watch...Bill had to draw him out nonstop.
Richard Dawkins is a living legend. I missed my chance to meet him when he was touring for his book. REALLY hope I meet him someday in Boston
😂
Maher kind of missed him too. Using him as impetus to belabor the same points he’s belabored with every guest.
I’m 40 now and many of books have helped orient me in my youth. A staunch believer in the sciences, I have two graduate, in genetics and evolutionary biology of the human species. You remain one of my paragons of reason and logic and thank you for all that you do.
Just for some clarity on the Barrington Declaration, the signatories never had to provide proof of their scientific/medical backgrounds. Many fake names were discovered, and some of the “doctors” turned out to be massage therapists, homeopathic practitioners, and psychologists. The smallest amount of research can tell you that the letter was also the project of a free-market think tank, not a collaborative project of medical and scientific dissent.
Yes Bill, the facts changed, then the advice changed. That's what happens when you watch science happening in realtime. If they had all the right answers upfront, then it wouldn't be called research.
Bill doesn't understand science, but he thinks he does. He also confuses doctors (clinical) with science. Doctors don't learn science - they learn the results of what science found about biology, anatomy, biochemistry... they practice clinical medicine. So his saying doctors said XYZ and signed letters... shows he doesn't understand what happened during the pandemic. No vaccine prevents re-infection. If you're immunized, the vaccine trained your body to fight the virus (but only if hasn't mutated).
I love you both, thanks for this great conversation. I could listen for hours on end. ❤️
It's such a wonderful surprise; seeing this upload made my day. Thank you Bill and thank you Dr. Dawkins !!
Bill and covid "me me me me, here's another personal example, me me me me" Richard: "this has nothing to do with you, it's about heard immunity and reducing transmission" Bill: "well I know but, this one time...." At one point Richard just gives up and starts saying "alright" as he realizes what type of person hes talking to lol 😂
I am 67, smoked weed when I was and stoped at 21. Turned into a work aholic in computer science. Retired and started smoking weed again. Full circle and it really has been very positive for me.
I love Richard he’s such a very very intelligent man . Great show Mr. Maher
He’s an atheist, he’s a fool
He was an Oxford professor, so I think it's pretty much a given that he's intelligent.
@@cptpepper7731 Oxford professors also claim female brains can magically be born into male bodies and transition themselves to the other sex, with no evidence of this that holds up to the scientific method. That appeal to authority you made just doesn't work anymore like you think it does, all institutions have been captured by the post-modern religion.
@@OneEightNate Which Oxford professor with a science background has said that?
Richard is so chill. What a classy, and highly intelligent man.
dawkins is a dumbass
Too bad bill didn’t let him get a word in
As someone who has read (I think) every one of Dawkins books I must say: huge fan. Favourites are unweaving the rainbow and the extended phenotype.
1:45 That “yes” felt like half , “what the fuck?” And half “well wait a minute”
Not long enough. Please get him back again somehow, some day. He is one of my heroes. I don't have many.
Dawkins didn’t open up enough though. Bill kept trying to get him to talk a bit more about particular topics but he just didn’t
@@brianmeen2158 he's literally British, it's a cultural mannerism that he wouldn't or couldn't change. They got into a flow though, he was really relaxed relatively it just doesn't look the same. I think a longer show would have been better, they were getting into a groove.
Saw Professor Dawkins and immediately clicked on the video. A great intellectual, scholar, and academic.
I did the same!
Same, and immediately disappointed to see how clueless he is about Covid in not knowing that the vaccine does nothing to prevent the spread of the virus or contribute to Herd immunity which is why there are still 500 people a day dying from it, 2 years after the Vaccines came out.
He is not a scholar. Also ,he has admitted on several occasions to not having a high iq.
He is not taken seriously in biology. He is not a renowned researcher or academic...I dont think hes published any papers for decades.
Bill interrupted too much
THIS is the most perfect example of a man with no EGO. I Love Dawkins.
Loving Bill Maher T-shirt it was in Breaking Bad series! 😂🔥 In one of the most important episodes, both Walter White and Jesse wore it together!
This is going to be a good one. MAN!! I hope these videos keep coming until Bill Maher returns. You don't have to miss him now like with Real TIme. I don't want January to come back, but I sure want Real TIme to come but I can wait... We got @ClubRandomPodcast
Love how non-scientists always try to argue science with scientists. They sound ridiculous.
He's not really arguing with him about science much. He's arguing that medical professionals act like they are more sure than they are, which is probably true.
Love you for having him on. I was just thinking the other day about how I wish Richard was still in the public eye, but figured he was too old for the upkeep. Grateful for this video, thanks
Richard Dawkins is so great! He's retired, and recently began his own video podcast. I think he does one every week. Here's one episode - kzhead.info/sun/hq5-mrGNZF9ppX0/bejne.html (this is with the late Christopher Hutchens). He has great topics. The format varies, I think he's experimenting with the format (great scientists experiment).
Here's a better example of Prof. Dawkins' podcast: kzhead.info/sun/gsuDaZGnq5qgfaM/bejne.html (this discusses critical thinking & lack of). The previous link I gave is for an audio-only interview he did in honor of C. Hitchens. That has no video to watch, only audio.
How disrespectful of Bill to be impaired while interviewing such an icon. Bill Maher has gone downhill in my opinion.
FYI: Shakespeare died at the age of 52. But he stopped writing at age 49. So he put out at least two plays per year. Guy was on another level.
no sports or cable to watch
@@christopherallen9580 not an excuse
56:12 To write in blankverse needn't be so hard. To give you one example: just this very post. The blankverse mirrors well the flow of English, like when you say this simple, humble sentence: "I'd like to have a cup of tea and biscuits."
Im an insomniac, an agnostic and a dyslexic... I lay awake all night wondering if there really is a dog.
I can’t sleep, certain things are perhaps unknowable and I have trouble comprehending things because I don’t get along with the written word.
You won the trifecta!
Brilliant 😆
😂
An underrated comment. Thank you for the laugh.
Great to see Dawkins looking and sounding good, and fully recovered from that stroke. Long may this man continue.
Damn Bill. I'm glad you make this show. You getting blasted on a blunt talking to Dr. Dawkins about death is superb podcasting.
This is the silliest opening to an interview that I've witnessed in a very long time.
I've become very fond of Mr. Dawkins, after reading his Selfish Gene lately. I have his Blind Watchmaker in my reading queue. He is eloquent but writes in a way that makes it possible for people like me (no science background) to understand. There's almost a complete absence of jargon in his books. Bringing science to the people. Kudos. As for "bouncing off" I have a read quite a lot about childhood trauma and brain development. It's not just blind ignorance, IMO. Some kids really struggle to learn, especially if they have grown up among chaos. That was me, a 15 year old who could not concentrate in school and so left school with no qualifications. Still, things can change and one can adapt. That's why reading is so important, something I could do when I was a child.
Agreed. I’m greatful that people like this, true public educators, exist. We all owe a dept to Carl Sagan.
The god delusion is very good👍🏻
@@markcromwell1975 I will read that. The thing is, I just read the first few chapters of Sam Harris's treatise on religion and I feel I am not really learning much. I already believe what he says. I don't need to be sold on the ideas in the book, so I am not sure the book is for me. However, Dawkins' book on genes enlightened me. I've become quite obsessed with evolutionary stable strategies, seeing them everywhere I look. I'd never even thought of them before. I'm not sure my strategies for my own life are very good :)
You don’t have to get drunk or high to have conversation and intellectualize.
But it helps if you're going to pseudointellectualise.
This was a great chat. I love both these men. ❤️❤️❤️
Christ Bill...lay off the weed and drink for once and have a clear mind to appreciate this man.
totally. Same thing I said. I would love these so much if Bill talked less. He is great and all, but it is always these brilliant people having to play off of Bill Maher stoned and rambling. More than 9 minutes in and all Dawkins has said is "yeah",.. The Sam Harris one was even worse.
Yeah, it's getting old really fast. Bill is always pushing his opinions on people... And you don't dare disagree.
Totally agree. What a wasted interview, in both meanings of the term. Maher gave him little time to speak. When actually doing so he interrupted Dawkins at every moment.
'The God Delusion' by Richard Dawkins is a GREAT book!
Bill, you barely let a genius say one sentence
These two are some of the very best of us ❤️
I love this pod cast thank you for making this
I really like that these pods release Sunday at 9
Sweet. Enjoyed the Sam Harris episode, this should be dope
I loved this opportunity to simply chat with Richard Dawkins. Priceless.
What a great man. I'm a huge fan of him. He is eloquent, kind, and gentle.
Hahaha love this. Imagine offering Charles Darwin a blunt XD
Lol.. I don't want to whoosh myself so I'll sit this one out! 🤣🤣
Right? The first guy to notice evolution and he's here smoking doobies with Bill Maher.
Yeah, or imagine offering Albert Einstein a toke on a bong. Could be fun.
Doing lines with Freud
@@ArvisTatom he wasn't the first
Bill is savage, bringing Richard Dawkins and be smoking and telling him that he saw opossum in his yard. It takes balls to be this comfortable and chill with Dawkins
We are all People, just being people.
Bill's balls are asking for a smack down.
Bill is the most intelligent chill successful stoner out there today! Everything he does, I tune in. ABC blew it firing him.
"WHY DO WE EAT AND THEN SLEEP?" THE LOOK ON DAWKINS FACE WAS LIKE, WTF? HORSES ONLY SEEP 2.9 HOURS.
As a Conservative Catholic, props to Richard Dawkins. He is gift to mankind to make us think!
Bill maher dominates the meeting. Dawkins managed to say a word or two.
Every podcast is Bill pushing his opinions on the guest, and you don't dare disagree with him. It's getting old.
@@your_average_joe5781 This was awesome! Thank you Bill for not getting stone...Since Richard doesn't smoke...You get my respect 💛
@@your_average_joe5781 yeah. Repeats the same views and stories and gets pissy if they start to disagree
@@your_average_joe5781 You have to agree with him. I wonder if Bill wasn't losing money from touring, if he would be less upset about Covid. Not all celebrities were but his bias with overweight people etc comes out all the time. "I'm healthy, I'm good" His liver might not agree. I like how kindly Dawkins tries to correct him.
@@your_average_joe5781 yeah, it kinda is. Especially with all his health talk, move on already
The first few moments have the vibe of an Ali G interview. And just like those interviews, for nearly perpendicular reasons, this is great.
I enjoyed this so much. 🥰🙏
"Why do you think cancer is so difficult to crack?", says he, smoking a joint and drinking booze 😅😂
Should have asked him why said disease has exploded in both frequency and severity, and in younger, healthy people, since a certain mass-experiment was undertaken...
@Joao Brandao Weed actually has some medical uses. It’s useful for glaucoma, appetite for cancer patients, and for reducing nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy.
@@giantsr1eva sure, but also one has to be careful with weed. It can make you paranoid, it can cause panic attacks, or even in some cases trigger schizophrenia. Watch out.
@@giantsr1evayes, but that's after the onset of cancer....
Who woulda guessed? Bill Maher gets the great Richard Dawkins to let his hair down far enough to visit with him in his home bar. And Dawkins does his level best to accommodate the vibe and ambience. You are amazing Bill Maher.
I agree, and at 81, wow!
Bill had a good night, tonight
more of a statement about Richard than Bill maybe!?!
No hair was let down. I do not expect Richard to show up again on that podcast. Its a waste of his time talking with a stoner. It was a shit show embarrassment. I bet Richards agent got a tongue lashing after that debacle.
Never heard of Dick Dawkins before ever. But it was funny when I heard his age and Bill was trying to give an 81 year old a blunt lmfao
Great guest, and it's really awesome to have this show to watch when Real Time is on hiatus for a couple of months. 🙂
We see Bill in Miami at the Jackie Gleason Theater when he comes, a 30 minute drive from home south on I-95 🌴
LOL barely a minute in and Richard Dawkins has look of "WTF did my publicist get me into"
how annoying that must be to try having a serious conversation with someone who's intoxicated while you're completely sober.
Cmon guys. I was introduced to both of you through KZhead videos. You've been influential in the lives of many many people through the medium of the internet. Don't downplay it.
Read a book...
"I think I was being canceled or something...." lol
Best episode of the podcast thus far. Richard, my favorite science writer!
How can you say that? Nothing of any consequence was covered. Bill was wasted and Dawkins was just trying to get through the time.
@@mozerm Plus, there's zero chemistry with these two. I fast forwarded through several parts.
Truly enjoyed this episode
This is my third episode and I'm tapping out. Bill doesn't give his guests a chance to talk and is constantly interrupting them and going on tangents. He's gotten so self-absorbed in old age.
"Whats the pool table for? Recreation??" "Of course!" 😂