Episode 21: How Richard Dawkins Drove Me To Wokeism
Richard Dawkins is a well known figure in the freethought community. His books have been best sellers and have helped lead many people to ditch religion. In recent years, Dawkins has not been a decent human being and on April 10th a transphobic tweet reminded us all we need to stop putting science communicators on a pedestal. The support Dawkins received for “Just Asking Questions” reminds us what Humanism really means as we reject his questioning of the basic dignity and worth of a group of people for no rational reason.
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Extras:
Richard Dawkins Transphobic Tweet
A Response to Richard Dawkins Transphobic Tweet
American Humanist Association Board Statement Withdrawing Honor from Richard Dawkins
American Atheists VP on Richard Dawkins’ Comments about Trans People
Richard Dawkins is Still Denying the Basic Humanity of Trans People
Richard Dawkins’ 1996 Humanist Award Revoked Over Transgender Comments
Richard Dawkins Doesn’t Know What a Woman Is
Organizations have the right to not invite Richard Dawkins — or me — to speak
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Written, produced, and edited by Douglas Berger and he is entirely responsible for the content.
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