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For some of the more enlightened reads here I wanted to pass on the name of someone well worth considering when discussing the myriad social issues surrounding the current 'debate' over evolution.
Miller, a neurosurgeon, world famous opera producer, Shakespearean scholar and comedian is also an an avowed atheist.who in 2004 generated quite a bit of a buzz with his BBC show entitled Atheism: A Rough History of Disbelief (available on YouTube). Lest I get off topic speaking of atheism in this Tribe I'll note that in the program Miller interviews evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. Dawkins in talking about atheism (and religion) makes some exceptional observations and segues nicely the subject (atheism) with creationists and their inability to conceptually accept (or come to terms with) the science in spite of the overwhelming evidence of it.
For those interested I highly recommend this relatively short segment in order to get a taste of this man's titanic, razor-sharp intellect as he discusses the subject with Dawkins.
www.youtube.com/watch
Miller, a neurosurgeon, world famous opera producer, Shakespearean scholar and comedian is also an an avowed atheist.who in 2004 generated quite a bit of a buzz with his BBC show entitled Atheism: A Rough History of Disbelief (available on YouTube). Lest I get off topic speaking of atheism in this Tribe I'll note that in the program Miller interviews evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. Dawkins in talking about atheism (and religion) makes some exceptional observations and segues nicely the subject (atheism) with creationists and their inability to conceptually accept (or come to terms with) the science in spite of the overwhelming evidence of it.
For those interested I highly recommend this relatively short segment in order to get a taste of this man's titanic, razor-sharp intellect as he discusses the subject with Dawkins.
www.youtube.com/watch
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Re: Dr. Jonathan Miller
Tue, June 16, 2009 - 1:47 PMMiller is one of the most personable non-theists with public exposure out there. At times, his words mirror my experiences in many ways. I appreciate what Harris and Hitchens are driving at, but not always their approach. Dennet is frustrating with his apologetic stance. Dawkins often enough is in conflagratory situations of his own free will, though this is clearly necessary sometimes.
Miller is the one I'd most like to debate with, in a group, at length over tea. His atheism series is a wonderfully calm introduction for the curious...
Note: Dan, if you're curious about "knowing your enemy," this might be a good show to try. You could probably watch it with less frustration than I find reading some parts of the Bible. It's more of an actual history than a criticism of belief. Kind of the other end of the scale from listening to Hitchens or Harris.
