Richard Dawkins (born 26 March 1941), evolutionary biologist and science writer, popularized the notion that natural selection is gene-driven. His best-sellers include The Selfish Gene, The Blind Watchmaker, and The God Delusion, in which he argues hard for evolution against creationist ideas.
At the age of 72, Dawkins hasn’t slipped into quiet retirement, but instead continues his lifelong effort to combat anti-science and religion in general. Not content to merely roast those who worship ignorance, he also lights the fires of curiosity and awe, drawing our attention to the vast, complex, dangerous, wondrous, beautiful, jaw-droppingly awesome world we live in.
Happy Birthday Professor Dawkins. Thank you for speaking for so many.
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