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Unweaving the Rainbow

Science, Delusion and the Appetite for Wonder

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Unweaving the Rainbow

By: Richard Dawkins
Narrated by: Richard Dawkins, Lalla Ward
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A dazzling, passionate polemic against anti-science movements of all kinds.

Keats accused Newton of destroying the poetry of the rainbow by explaining the origin of its colours. In this illuminating and provocative book, Richard Dawkins argues that Keats could not have been more mistaken and shows how an understanding of science enhances our wonder of the world. He argues that mysteries do not lose their poetry because they are solved: the solution is often more beautiful than the puzzle, uncovering even deeper mysteries.

Dawkins takes up the most important and compelling topics in modern science, from astronomy and genetics to language and virtual reality, combining them in a landmark statement on the human appetite for wonder.

©2006 Richard Dawkins (P)2021 Penguin Audio History & Philosophy Philosophy Science
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The book is beautiful and a clear view into Richard Dawkins love of science, just at it says on the box. but to a listener whom is well versed in his bibliography, you will hear a lot that you have heard before, although with plenty of new angles

Less interesting if you have read his other works

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Another beautiful classic from Richard Dawkins. I love that he reads his books with Lala… it’s perfect! Everyone on earth should read or listen to this book.

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