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Scripps Oceanography Honors Evolutionary Biologist Richard Dawkins |
| Event Status: | Updated |
| Modified Date: | 3/19/2009 |
| Start Date: | 4/7/2009 |
| End Date: | 4/7/2009 |
| Event Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Title: | Scripps Oceanography Honors Evolutionary Biologist Richard Dawkins |
| Location: | La Jolla Playhouse |
| Event Category: | Lectures/Seminars -Sciences |
| Sponsor: | Scripps Institution of Oceanography |
| Open to Public: | YES |
| Admission Cost: | Free |
| Contact Name: | Birch Aquarium at Scripps Visitor Services |
| Contact Phone: | (858) 534-4109 Ext. |
| Contact Email: | aquariuminfo@ucsd.edu |
| Description: | <p>A brief award ceremony will be followed by a public lecture by Dawkins entitled, “The Purpose of Purpose.” On the subject of purpose, Dawkins believes humans unnecessarily apply meaning to aspects of the world, such as our natural surroundings and the universe. </p> <p>Dawkins is perhaps better known for his popularization of the “selfish gene” theory in which the gene is the principal unit of natural selection in evolution. Dawkins, author of many books based on his theory of evolution, including The Selfish Gene, was the originator of the term, “meme” which spawned the theory of memetics. </p> <p>Professor Dawkins has been featured on National Geographic Television, the BBC and on U.S. college campuses discussing the importance of Darwin’s theory of human evolution and natural selection. He has also been interviewed extensively about his own views of creationism and religion including his argument that science demonstrates how God does not exist.</p> <p>The public is invited to attend and admission is free. Reservations are not necessary but seating and parking are limited. For more information, please contact Birch Aquarium at Scripps Visitors Services at 858-534-4109.<br> </p> |
