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Interview with Richard Dawkins

Richard Dawkins is an ethologist, evolutionary biologist and popular science author, known as probably the world’s most famous atheist.
 
He made his name back in the 1970s with his landmark book, The Selfish Gene. Since then a trail of evolutionary bestsellers have followed, including his global bestseller, The God Delusion.
 
UK-based Dawkins maintains simply that religion is incompatible with science and is the greatest source of conflict in the world.
 
George Negus speaks to him in Brisbane during his current tour of Australia about his controversial stance and the rising influence of atheism.
 
Watch the interview, as broadcast on Dateline on Sunday 7th March, or click here for an extended version.

Photo: AAP

On air: 7th March 2010