Why Evolution is True and Why Many People Still Don't Believe It (Jerry Coyne, 2012)

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Jerry Coyne, a professor of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Chicago and author of the seminal book, Why Evolution is True, is one of the world's most eloquent defenders of evolutionary science in the face of legal, religious, and cultural opposition. In this talk, Coyne explored the evidence for evolution, why Americans are so resistant to accepting the theory, and what can be done to make the country more evolution-friendly.

His book, Why Evolution is True:http://www.amazon.com/Why-Evolution-T...

and blog: http://whyevolutionistrue.wordpress.com/

Here is the chart showing the acceptance of evolution according to country: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/ne...

46% of Americans believe humans were created in the past 10,000 years:
http://www.gallup.com/poll/155003/hol...

Science, Religion, and Society: The Problem of Evolution in America, by Jerry Coyne - http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10...

Evolution Matters Lecture Series, features scientists from Harvard and around the world who are on the cutting-edge of advancing our understanding of evolutionary science--from the origins of life to the genetics behind human adaptations. Supported by a generous gift from Drs. Herman and Joan Suit.

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1. Just finished watching it.

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]Very informative and interesting presentation, very personable presenter keeping it light and real.

Highly recommended.

Thanks for posting this!

[deutsey]

3. I was only able to watch the first half so far and I agree

Looking forward to finishing this later.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

2. Religion tells the sheep that science will send you to hell. I've seen the actual FEAR.