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Unmoderated Tag: Science Rating: No Votes Hits: 108 Comments: 1 Is Religion Outdated in the 21st Century? Featuring Lawrence Krauss Is Religion Outdated in the 21st Century? Featuring Lawrence Krauss While religions are the oldest institutions in the world, they are the slowest to respond to modern issues such as drugs, homosexuality and changing family relationships. As we move into the second decade of the 21st century, it is important to re-examine the place religion holds in the world today. Dimensions to be addressed: Are we becoming a multi-faith society or one where many have no faith at all? How are religious institutions helping instil tolerance and values in society? How can we reconcile the trends in society’s evolution with religious beliefs? How can we foster freedom of speech and at the same time religious freedom? Lawrence Krauss speaks at: 9:00 45:30 56:20 1:00:00 1:05:30 1:08:20 1:12:20 1:17:00 1:30:40 Apr 2, 2013 7:08 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Science Rating: Amazing Hits: 77 Comments: 1 Big Think: Lawrence Krauss on Caveman Common Sense Big Think: Lawrence Krauss on Caveman Common Sense The physicist argues that our common sense is based on evolutionary imperatives that have less to do with the universe as it is than with what our ancestors needed to do to survive in a hostile wilderness. Transcript-- We evolved as human beings a few million years ago on the Savanna in Africa and we evolved to escape tigers, or lions, or predators. And so what makes common sense to us is the world on our scale. You know, how to throw a rock or a spear or how to find a cave and we didn't evolve to understand quantum mechanics. And, therefore, it's not too surprising that on scales vastly different than the kind of experience we had as we were evolving as a species, that nature seems strange and sometimes almost unfathomable, certainly violates our common sense. Our sense of what is common sense and what's intuition. But as I like to say, the universe doesn't care about our common sense. We have to force our ideas to conform to the evidence of reality rather than the other way around And if reality seems strange, that's okay. In fact that's what makes science so wonderful; it expands our minds because it forces us to accept possibilities, which, in advance, we may never of thought was possible. I've said that scientists love mysteries, and we do. That's the reason I'm a scientist. Because it's the puzzles of the universe that make it so exciting. Now it is true that we want to solve, resolve those and solve those puzzles. That's part of the fun of doing science is solving puzzles, basically. But each time we do, new questions arise. And I think for many of us, just as in our lives, the searching is often much more profound than the finding. It's the searching for answers through life in some sense that make life worth living. If we had all the answers, we could just sit back and stare at out navels. And I think what makes the search so exciting is that the answers are so surprising. The universe continues to surprise us in ways we never would have imagined. Well beyond our own imagination in advance, and that's all we have to keep exploring the universe. We can't just sit in a room and think about it because every time we open a new window on the universe were surprised. And that makes the whole process incredibly exciting. Directed / Produced by Jonathan Fowler and Elizabeth Rodd Mar 20, 2013 12:05 AM
Headline Tag: Science Rating: Amazing Hits: 889 Comments: 3 Q&A: Science vs Religion Q&A: Science vs Religion Professor Lawrence Krauss on the Q&A panel with Tanya Plibersek, Greg Hunt, Dr John Dickson & Dr Cindy Pan: A lively interactive discussion hosted by Tony Jones where the audience at home and in the studio questions political leaders and opinion makers. 18 Feb 2013 User: Curtius Mar 10, 2013 6:38 AM
Permanent Tag: Politics Rating: No Votes Hits: 311 Comments: 0 The Great Debate: What is Life? The Great Debate: What is Life? Richard Dawkins, J. Craig Venter, Nobel laureates Sidney Altman and Leland Hartwell, Chris McKay, Paul Davies, Lawrence Krauss, and The Science Network's Roger Bingham discuss the origins of life, the possibility of finding life elsewhere, and the latest development in synthetic biology. User: Pantufas Mar 7, 2013 1:39 PM
Headline Tag: Television Rating: Amazing Hits: 823 Comments: 0 The Unbelievers: Official Movie Trailer The Unbelievers: Official Movie Trailer 'The Unbelievers' follows renowned scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss across the globe as they speak publicly about the importance of science and reason in the modern world - encouraging others to cast off antiquated religious and politically motivated approaches toward important current issues. The film includes interviews with celebrities and other influential people who support the work of these controversial speakers, including: Ricky Gervais Woody Allen Cameron Diaz Stephen Hawking Sarah Silverman Bill Pullman Werner Herzog Tim Minchin Eddie Izzard Ian McEwan Adam Savage Ayaan Hirsi-Ali Penn Jillette Sam Harris Dan Dennett James Randi Cormac McCarthy Paul Provenza James Morrison Michael Shermer David Silverman ...and more. User: spam_vigilante Feb 10, 2013 4:05 AM
Permanent Tag: Politics Rating: No Votes Hits: 155 Comments: 0 Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss: Something from Nothing at ANU Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss: Something from Nothing at ANU Critically-acclaimed author and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins and world-renowned theoretical physicist and author Lawrence Krauss discuss biology, cosmology, religion, and a host of other topics at this event entitled 'Something for Nothing'. This video was recorded at The Australian National University on 10 April 2012. Jan 26, 2013 12:42 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Science Rating: No Votes Hits: 125 Comments: 0 The Great Debate: Can Science Tell Us Right from Wrong? (FULL) The Great Debate: Can Science Tell Us Right from Wrong? (FULL) On November 6th, 2010 a panel of renowned scientists, philosophers, and public intellectuals gathered to discuss what impact evolutionary theory and advances in neuroscience might have on traditional concepts of morality. If human morality is an evolutionary adaptation and if neuroscientists can identify specific brain circuitry governing moral judgment, can scientists determine what is, in fact, right and wrong? The panelists were psychologist Steven Pinker, author Sam Harris, philosopher Patricia Churchland, physicist Lawrence Krauss, philosopher Simon Blackburn, bioethicist Peter Singer and The Science Network's Roger Bingham. Jan 12, 2013 2:48 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Science Rating: No Votes Hits: 114 Comments: 0 Lawrence Krauss:The Poetry of the Universe Lawrence Krauss:The Poetry of the Universe Dr. Krauss speaks about the poetry of the universe in an interview for the upcoming book project, A Better Life: 100 Atheists Speak Out on Joy and Meaning in a World Without God. www.theatheistbook.com User: spam_vigilante Sep 24, 2012 10:42 AM
Unmoderated Tag: Politics Rating: No Votes Hits: 343 Comments: 0 Sam Harris: Beyond Belief, Science Reason Sam Harris: Beyond Belief, Science Reason Originally uploaded on Jan 4, 2012. Sam Harris speaks in between lectures and answers questions of his peers. Roger Bingham, Steven Weinberg, Lawrence Krauss, Michael Shermer, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Richard Dawkins, Scott Atran etc. These Clips are from the "Beyond Belief: Science, Reason, Religion & Survival" November 5-7, 2006. Jul 25, 2012 3:41 PM
Headline Tag: Politics Rating: Amazing Hits: 1224 Comments: 9 Hitchens: 2012 Global Atheist Convention Hitchens: 2012 Global Atheist Convention The 2012 Global Atheist Convention's moving tribute to Christopher Hitchens. http://www.atheistconvention.org.au Produced by Loud & Clear http://loudclear.com.au/ View Richard Dawkin's tribute to Christopher Hitchens at the 2012 GAC http://youtu.be/QfZISH7NHBg View Lawrence Krauss's tribute to Christopher Hitchens at the 2012 GAC http://youtu.be/2ImIziEINXI User: spam_vigilante May 29, 2012 3:48 AM
Permanent Tag: Politics Rating: Good Hits: 554 Comments: 1 Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss: Something from Nothing at ASU Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss: Something from Nothing at ASU Join critically-acclaimed author and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins and world-renowned theoretical physicist and author Lawrence Krauss as they discuss biology, cosmology, religion, and a host of other topics. The authors will also discuss their new books. Dawkins recently published The Magic of Reality: How We Know What's Really True, an exploration of the magic of discovery embodied in the practice of science. Written for all age groups, the book moves forward from historical examples of supernatural explanations of natural phenomena to focus on the actual science behind how the world works. Krauss's latest book, A Universe from Nothing: Why There is Something Rather than Nothing, explains the scientific advances that provide insight into how the universe formed. Krauss tackles the age-old assumption that something cannot arise from nothing by arguing that not only can something arise from nothing, but something will always arise from nothing. Founded in 2008, the ASU Origins Project is a university-wide transdisciplinary initiative aimed at facilitating cutting edge research and inquiry about origins questions, enhancing public science literacy, and improving science education. Since its inception, the Origins Project has brought the world's leading scientists, including Nobel Prize winners, to Tempe to explore origins questions. The Origins Project has hosted workshops and public events that have focused on questions as fundamental as the origin of the universe, how life began, the origins of human uniqueness, and the origins of morality. User: JesusFlysSouth Feb 13, 2012 2:09 PM
Permanent Tag: Celebrities Rating: Amazing Hits: 2987 Comments: 3 50 Renowned Academics On God 50 Renowned Academics On God Speakers in order of appearance: 1. Lawrence Krauss, World-Renowned Physicist 2. Robert Coleman Richardson, Nobel Laureate in Physics 3. Richard Feynman, World-Renowned Physicist, Nobel Laureate in Physics 4. Simon Blackburn, Cambridge Professor of Philosophy 5. Colin Blakemore, World-Renowned Oxford Professor of Neuroscience 6. Steven Pinker, World-Renowned Harvard Professor of Psychology 7. Alan Guth, World-Renowned MIT Professor of Physics 8. Noam Chomsky, World-Renowned MIT Professor of Linguistics 9. Nicolaas Bloembergen, Nobel Laureate in Physics 10. Peter Atkins, World-Renowned Oxford Professor of Chemistry 11. Oliver Sacks, World-Renowned Neurologist, Columbia University 12. Lord Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal 13. Sir John Gurdon, Pioneering Developmental Biologist, Cambridge 14. Sir Bertrand Russell, World-Renowned Philosopher, Nobel Laureate 15. Stephen Hawking, World-Renowned Cambridge Theoretical Physicist 16. Riccardo Giacconi, Nobel Laureate in Physics 17. Ned Block, NYU Professor of Philosophy 18. Gerard 't Hooft, Nobel Laureate in Physics 19. Marcus du Sautoy, Oxford Professor of Mathematics 20. James Watson, Co-discoverer of DNA, Nobel Laureate 21. Colin McGinn, Professor of Philosophy, Miami University 22. Sir Patrick Bateson, Cambridge Professor of Ethology 23. Sir David Attenborough, World-Renowned Broadcaster and Naturalist 24. Martinus Veltman, Nobel Laureate in Physics 25. Pascal Boyer, Professor of Anthropology 26. Partha Dasgupta, Cambridge Professor of Economics 27. AC Grayling, Birkbeck Professor of Philosophy 28. Ivar Giaever, Nobel Laureate in Physics 29. John Searle, Berkeley Professor of Philosophy 30. Brian Cox, Particle Physicist (Large Hadron Collider, CERN) 31. Herbert Kroemer, Nobel Laureate in Physics 32. Rebecca Goldstein, Professor of Philosophy 33. Michael Tooley, Professor of Philosophy, Colorado 34. Sir Harold Kroto, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 35. Leonard Susskind, Stanford Professor of Theoretical Physics 36. Quentin Skinner, Professor of History (Cambridge) 37. Theodor W. H?nsch, Nobel Laureate in Physics 38. Mark Balaguer, CSU Professor of Philosophy 39. Richard Ernst, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 40. Alan Macfarlane, Cambridge Professor of Anthropology 41. Professor Neil deGrasse Tyson, Princeton Research Scientist 42. Douglas Osheroff, Nobel Laureate in Physics 43. Hubert Dreyfus, Berkeley Professor of Philosophy 44. Lord Colin Renfrew, World-Renowned Archaeologist, Cambridge 45. Carl Sagan, World-Renowned Astronomer 46. Peter Singer, World-Renowned Bioethicist, Princeton 47. Rudolph Marcus, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 48. Robert Foley, Cambridge Professor of Human Evolution 49. Daniel Dennett, Tufts Professor of Philosophy 50. Steven Weinberg, Nobel Laureate in Physics FEATURED MUSIC: Mozart - Requiem Mass In D Minor K 626 - 1. Introitus 00:03 Massive Attack - Two Rocks And A Cup Of Water 02:28, 19:14 Max Richter - Embers 05:13 Ludovico Einaudi - Andare 09:27, 24:30, 26:31 Ludovico Einaudi - Nuvole Bianche 13:13 Max Richter - Vladimir's Blues 29:21 Ludovico Einaudi - Eni 30 Percento (The Earth Prelude) 33:16 CLIP SOURCES: The vast majority of the clips have been taken from the following sources: Professor Alan Macfarlane: http://www.alanmacfarlane.com Closer To Truth (Dr Robert Lawrence Kuhn): http://www.closertotruth.com The Science Network (Roger Bingham): http://thesciencenetwork.org The Vega Science Trust (Sir Harold Kroto): http://vega.org.uk User: RabidMadness Dec 11, 2011 7:01 PM
Headline Tag: Politics Rating: Amazing Hits: 891 Comments: 0 The Stars Died So You Could Be Here Today The Stars Died So You Could Be Here Today Richard Dawkins Youtube page- http://www.youtube.com/user/richarddawkinsdotnet "Every atom in your body came from a star that exploded. And the atoms in your left hand probably came from a different star than your right hand. It really is the most poetic thing I know about physics. You are all stardust. You couldn't be here if stars hadn't exploded. Because the elements, the carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, iron, all the things that matter for evolution weren't created at the beginning of time. They were created in the nuclear furnaces of stars. And the only way they could get into your body is if the stars were kind enough to explode. So forget Jesus. The stars died so you could be here today." Lawrence Krauss User: spam_vigilante Oct 9, 2011 1:49 PM
Headline Tag: Celebrities Rating: Amazing Hits: 1007 Comments: 1 Werner Herzog Reads Cormac McCarthy Werner Herzog Reads Cormac McCarthy Werner Herzog reads a selection from Cormac McCarthy's book "All The Pretty Horses". This is an audio clip of a NPR Science Friday program featuring Lawrence Krauss, McCarthy and Herzog. User: wadadde Aug 12, 2011 12:48 PM
Headline Tag: Politics Rating: Ok Hits: 1785 Comments: 3 Symphony of Science: A Wave of Reason Symphony of Science: A Wave of Reason "A Wave of Reason" is the seventh installment in the Symphony of Science music video series. It is intended to promote scientific reasoning and skepticism in the face of growing amounts of pseudoscientific pursuits, such as Astrology and Homeopathy, and also to promote the scientific worldview as equally enlightening as religion. It features Carl Sagan, Bertrand Russell, Sam Harris, Michael Shermer, Lawrence Krauss, Carolyn Porco, Richard Dawkins, Richard Feynman, Phil Plait, and James Randi. More science music videos can be found at http://symphonyofscience.com. Enjoy! ~John john @ symphonyofscience.com Lyrics: Russell: When you are studying any matter Or considering any philosophy Ask yourself only: what are the facts, And what is the truth that the facts bear out Sagan: Science is more than a body of knowledge It's a way of thinking A way of skeptically interrogating the universe If we are not able to ask skeptical questions To be skeptical of those in authority Then we're up for grabs Shermer: In all of science we're looking for a balance between data and theory Harris: You don't have to delude yourself With Iron age fairy tales Porco: The same spiritual fulfillment That people find in religion Can be found in science By coming to know, if you will, the mind of God Krauss: The real world, as it actually is, Is not evil, it's remarkable And the way to understand the physical world is to use science Dawkins: There is a new wave of reason Sweeping across America, Britain, Europe, Australia South America, the Middle East and Africa There is a new wave of reason Where superstition had a firm hold Plait: Teach a man to reason And he'll think for a lifetime Sagan: Cosmology brings us face to face with the deepest mysteries With questions that were once treated only in religion and myth The desire to be connected with the cosmos Reflects a profound reality But we are connected; not in the trivial ways That Astrology promises, but in the deepest ways Feynman: I can't believe the special stories that have been made up About our relationship to the universe at large Look at what's out there; it isn't in proportion Russell: Never let yourself be diverted By what you wish to believe But look only and surely At what are the facts Randi: Enjoy the fantasy, the fun, the stories But make sure that there's a clear sharp line Drawn on the floor To do otherwise is to embrace madness Nov 22, 2010 3:19 PM
 
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