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Aliens, biology, evolution and organised religion.

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allybalder
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Aliens, biology, evolution and organised religion.

#1 Post by allybalder » July 17th, 2007, 1:03 am

A friend who keeps a closer eye and ear to Radio3 progs. than I do told me about this earlier - of course I missed it but just listened again.

The Essay
Life, But Not As We Know It
Listen to this episode for up to 7 days after broadcast
Monday 16 July 2007 23:00-23:15 (Radio 3)

A biologist, a writer and a philosopher each explore their fascination with the notion of extraterrestrial intelligence and what such a discovery could mean for the future of humanity.

Duration:
15 minutes

Playlist:
1/3. Biologist Jack Cohen on why the discovery of aliens would change our view of biology, evolution and organised religion.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/theessay/pi ... /?focuswin
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allybalder
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Radio 3

#2 Post by allybalder » July 17th, 2007, 11:43 pm

Jack Cohen Biologist was interesting on Mon evening - this is part 2 from a writer
Radio 3 Wed 18th 23:00
The Essay
Life, But Not As We Know It
A biologist, a writer and a philosopher each explore their fascination with the notion of extraterrestrial intelligence and what such a discovery could mean for the future of humanity.

2/3. Writer Andrew Crumey delves into our literary past to discover a fascination with alien life dating back to the middle ages and beyond.

and then on thurs 19th
23:00

The Essay
Life, But Not As We Know It
3/3. Philosopher Nick Bostrom explains why he believes that the discovery of aliens would be a disaster for the future of humanity and lead to the end of civilisation as we know it.

Lucretius
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#3 Post by Lucretius » July 27th, 2007, 12:44 am

I find this subject very interesting. Books By Carl Sagan often explore this type of issue. A great humanist.
"Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." - H.L. Mencken

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