science & technology

the magic of reality: how we know what’s really true is an upcoming book by british biologist richard dawkins with illustrations bydave mckean. it will be released on 15 september 2011 in uk and on 4 october 2011 in us.
this is a graphic science book for children and young adults.
the book is published in the united kingdom by bantam press, and in the united states by free press. [wikipedia]

throughout history people all over the world have invented stories to answer profound questions such as these. have you heard the tale of how the sun hatched out of an emu’s egg? or what about the great catfish that carries the world on its back? these fantastical myths are fun — but what is the real answer to such questions? read the rest of this entry »

atheism: a rough history of disbelief – known in the united states as a brief history of disbelief – is a 2004 television documentary series written and presented by jonathan miller for the bbc and tracing the history of atheism. it was first shown on bbc four and was repeated on bbc two. it was first shown in the u.s. on pbs in 2007. read the rest of this entry »

a discussion with sam harris and richard dawkins.

penn fraser jillette (born march 5, 1955) is an american magician, comedian, illusionist, juggler, bassist and writer known for his work with fellow illusionist teller in the team penn & teller, and advocacy of atheism, libertarian philosophy, free-market economics, and scientific skepticism. [wikipedia]

the enemies of reason is a two-part television documentary, written and presented by evolutionary biologist richard dawkins. read the rest of this entry »