An Evening with Richard Dawkins: The Final Bow

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I shall be spending the whole of September, and the first week of October, in North America, speaking in ten different cities from Dallas to Vancouver. I am 83 years old, and travel is more irksome than it was. The maxim, “Quit while you’re ahead” has recently received a welcome boost, and I anticipate that this will be my last American tour. My swansong. My final bow.
There’ll be a Q & A at every event. And I’ll be signing any or all of my 19 books, including The Genetic Book of the Dead, which will be just published. This will probably be your last opportunity to tell me how profoundly you disagree with everything I’ve written and said. Or the reverse if that is the case. Either way, I look forward to seeing you.

[@mobilegamereviewer.1936]

An era comes to an end. May you live long, Professor.

[@EleanorPeterson]

Of course, it could be a 'Frank Sinatra-style' farewell tour - i.e. the last one is just a rehearsal for the final one, which will be followed by a final FINAL tour, then an ultimate goodbye appearance, then a last bow, then a Final Curtain series of concerts, followed by yet another Last Chance To See, before the final, final, F-I-I-I-I-NAL tour, and another special farewell appearance, then - 😁

[@stefus97]

@@EleanorPeterson probably not

[@ubcphysicsyangbo]

Just left his Vancouver show, very insightful as always. Dr. Dawkins definitely seemed tired, and it tugs at the heart string to see what aging can do to such a brilliant mind. Thanks for all the thought-provoking things you said today, and have given us for many decades. Stay healthy and enjoy your retirement!

[@venkataponnaganti]

Long live my Hero

[@LarsGsanger]

Your hero is a wannabe Satan!

[@WayneLynch69]

Dawkins sits mute/ deaf/sub-moronic as actual accomplished biologists ALL say: "is is impossible that humans will ever know life's origin". What possible contribution do you imagine Dawkins has ever made?! Nothing ever regarding DNA, cell-research, medicine... ALL & ONLY bs abiogenesis kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnqrfqF6Z6t3m7s

[@831Billy]

Mine too

[@stehbar]

Do not go gentle into that good night, Professor. Keep smiling, and rage against the dying of the light!

[@wayneharrison]

WOW, 83? Still sharp as a tack, though... Take no prisoners on your last-tour, Professor Dawkins! LEGEND!! 🤩

[@e.d.m3076]

Richard is probably one of the best teachers I've ever had

[@LarsGsanger]

One of the best freemason!

[@vithehoneybadger2641]

Thank you for your many years of work.

[@edwardlee2794]

long live the professor, along with his provocative ideas and fun too. anyway thanks for your efforts and stay safe and healthy. from Hong Kong with love.

[@kamrupexpress]

Without you listening about science and especially evolution would be less fun. You have enlightened all of us with the power and joy of scientific thinking. Please keep this podcast going. Greetings from a mathematician fan from India.

[@Eddie.1995]

Our hero 🫡

[@HJRC_]

“A man will die, but not his ideas” absolute legend

[@ac-nu8do]

Professor Dawkins, you were the first person I found when I tried to find truth over superstition. I am eternally grateful for all of the books you've written and shared. I appreciate you. You are the older brother I never had but always wanted. Thank you!

[@drdawkins8549]

We love you Richard You are the great

[@RezaRob3]

We love you Richard ❤️

[@new_criticiser]

thank you

[@arunkumarkrishnan5816]

Respected Sir, Wishing you all the best. Love you and your ideas as well. Long Live RICHARD DAWKINS THE GREAT.❤❤❤💪💪💪👍👍👍💯💯💯👏👏👏

[@UzairW]

Dr Dawkins - you are beyond an inspiration. "Courageous" can not even begin to define your career and your battles against cults, both archaic and the new. Thank you sir for everything, and alas I am not situated close to one of the venues but will try my best to. Would have loved to meet you in person but the VIP tickets have long been sold out I believe!

[@-PRPLEHZE-]

Already have my tickets! Cannot wait.

[@Kurdt1]

I love you and all the enlightenment you brought to my life dear sir

[@tonygaytan9848]

Richard your purpose can not be wrong. Questions about humanity’s survival on earth have to be answered.

[@BEGGARWOOD1]

Great man ❤

[@Sibogy]

I'm greatly anticipating new talks with Richard's insightful and captivating views of reality.

[@Dr_Hobbes]

We love you! You have started a fire that will burn for generations!🔥♥️🔥

[@benwu7980]

If ever there was someone that deserves to step away from the rigours of touring it's you, Sir. You've earned it, multiple times over. Gonna try to make all possible effort to be there at the (apt for this) Helix.

[@abemanesh]

Dear Richard Dawkins, Your profound wisdom and scientific approach to life, religion, and our existence have profoundly impacted human awakening and enlightenment. Your name has become synonymous with the pursuit of truth in understanding our world.

[@Madbunyip3]

Congratulations on a spectacular career as a science communicator. I have been an avid reader of your books since I first read The Selfish Gene while studying Archaeology at LaTrobe University here in Melbourne Australia. Thank you so much for your contributions to science, knowledge and understanding. May you live long sir.

[@ancamp98]

I am looking forward to meeting you, Richard. See you in Vancouver.

[@831Billy]

Me too. See you in Vancouver

[@drumsticksusa]

Thanks for your awareness of truth and your selfless dedication to pointing out the hardest one of all for many people. You’re a brilliant human.

[@barbaragemin5117]

Thank you for everything you have said and written professor Dawkins. I’ve read the vast majority of your books and you have made my life more meaningful.

[@tombranighan4569]

Thanks for all the amazing content you’ve provided from your various tours over the years 🙏😁

[@oglordbrandon]

Oh shit I'm going to tear up.

[@seatopiascuba3540]

Sir, you saved my life! I am personally grateful for the lessons that you’ve given to freethinking, critical thinking and fact based individuals. Thank you for standing up to bullies across the political spectrum. The whole human race is better because of your actions and efforts to sway the masses to do what is necessary for our collective future.

[@catherinecampbell1581]

I will be driving from Montreal with 2 friends for the Medford (Boston) show and all of us are super excited. Can't wait to see my hero in person ❤

[@madhursachan3]

Attending that in Boston as well. Super excited to the legend I have been reading from more than a decade!

[@catherinecampbell1581]

@@madhursachan3 did you like it?

[@madhursachan3]

@@catherinecampbell1581 Yes, it was wonderful to see Steven Pinker as the host and Dawkins's quick wit. Hope you enjoyed it as well!

[@catherinecampbell1581]

​@@madhursachan3 Awesome! I laughed my heart out when he said the joke about happily not having any experience with shark attacks 😅

[@Jim_Bag]

83?!? Man god blessed you with some amazing genetics! 😉

[@vtdg]

May you live long Professor Dawkins, your writings and speeches have enriched my thoughts and gave meanings to many things unknown to me. Thanks!

[@JebusHypocristosX]

You are immortal in your writing and educating the public.

[@SharmaForLlama]

Please come back to Australia one more time. I know it is rough on you, but we would greatly appreciate it.

[@PaulaJonesyJones]

@@831Billythat’s rude. You must be an American.

[@831Billy]

@@PaulaJonesyJones too funny. I’m not. I’m Australian

[@eipimuja]

Professor, I live in Japan and unless you come to this side of the world I doubt I'll ever get the chance to see you speak live. I wish you good luck on the tour and I'll be happy for those who get to see you! You are such an inspiration for us all.

[@SangitaSucked]

I personally thank you for your inspiration in many forms.

[@Linda-pg3so]

Wish I could be there, Richard🥰🇦🇺. All the best to you👏🏻.

[@adamjamir2212]

R.D is a legend.....

[@FredHsu]

River Out of Eden and the Selfish Gene were what changed my world view. Thank you professor Dawkins.

[@antaress8128]

Richard Dawkins is a gem in this world. Protect him.

[@rajachan8588]

You’re a good man, sir. And a role model for many.

[@arrowackskorsou8194]

Live long! Having prospered! 😊👍

[@lauraj8429]

I love you Professor Dawkins. I hope to see you at Oxford in October!

[@blakeusry124]

I really have to see this man, he changed my life. I don’t expect he will be coming to Alabama but I will travel a reasonable distance to bow to him.

[@askagain]

See you in London this years sir, much anticipated event. Best of luck!

[@stardust_memories2260]

Welcome back to our shores. Wish I could make it.

[@florianwicher]

I'm looking forward to seeing you in Dublin Professor ❤

[@UncoverExploration_SMF]

So excited to have tickets! Can’t wait!

[@mendelovitch]

I love you. 😢

[@BohemianRaichu]

What a bloody legend.

[@ArsxnIV]

Ever since I read one of your books for the first time, I always wanted to see you speak in person. I'm glad I bought a ticket for your last tour; I look to seeing you in October.

[@sdwone]

When this Hero of Atheism finally Rests in Peace... It will be a Sad Day for me indeed! Because right now, we need MORE people like Dawkins like never before! But then, the legacy will live on and inspire Future Dawkins to continue on with The Fight for Reason, Science and Knowledge! I know I certainly will continue arguing and debating with Theists! 😊 As I have done for MOST of My Life!

[@marinlafare]

Mr Dawkins, I hope you get to read this. From the bottom of my rational-scientific heart, I want to thank you for being born in this generation. I don't think I ever will have the opportunity to meet you, so I'll have to thank you here. Thanks Mr Dawkins, I'll take your memory with me till the day I die and rot and nothing of my ego remains. You make me proud of my generation. And I will suffer your death as the death of one of the best individuals in my tribe. May your memes live for millennia. And thanks again, and again, and again...

[@Pakistani_Homo_Sapien]

❤️ let's make a fresh fan page in which we will only add people like us ... Having Great respect for him 👏🏻

[@Pakistani_Homo_Sapien]

❤️ let's make a fresh fan page in which we will only add people like us ... Having Great respect for him 👏🏻

[@AsMr-km6ex]

Eek I have my Belfast ticket. May cry as I get my book signed since I cannot believe I got myself out of religion, with the help of the 4 horsemen and women such as Ayan Hirsi Ali and Julia Sweeney. Must always be grateful for that xox

[@DavorBuday]

❤

[@AlexS-z3d]

I will miss your talks. I hope you still post on KZbin! Your reason has been, to me, a familiar friend.

[@louisehaley5105]

We will miss you 🥰

[@scottymeffz5025]

Love you Richard. Come to Australia once more too if it's not too much trouble :)

[@poksnee]

I am sad to see you go. I am a big fan.

[@esalaukkanen5238]

Just booked my tickets for MA-event. Cannot miss this opportunity.

[@gershonhayford8779]

Well done hero of humanity; you have lived very well.❤

[@mjyatessa]

Voice of reason

[@librulcunspirisy]

Thanks

[@mehmetesen1633]

You are a lighthouse in dark seas.

[@DmaestroErwin]

This almost brought tears to my eyes. It’s been a pleasure, Professor, ever since my first day at Oxford and the signing of “The Brief Candle in the Dark” across the Bod Library. I’ll be sure to send fan mail, with your favourite ties. We might not agree on everything, but we do agree on the pursuit of truth. ❤

[@benjaminwiens7644]

I just bought a ticket in Vancouver for myself. You helped me escape religion 16 or so years ago and have influenced my life and thinking greatly. I own the god delusion, the greatest show on earth, and the selfish gene. I have always wanted to see you in person. I am so excited for this opportunity.

[@TanyaJoyce]

It's okay if you need to stop touring but just to be clear: you need to live forever!!

[@cyberlioness]

Haha would love to see you I’ve loved your work for ages! ❤

[@nostalium]

Long live The King (of rational debate)!

[@str8f1sh1n]

If you were visiting la or san diego i would definitely go. San fran is a little too far 😢

[@DiegoSpinola]

Amsterdam was great!

[@Tony11442]

You should pass down the torch to someone of your choosing. Someone should keep up this work.

[@eniggma9353]

Hope all is well Sir

[@stephenbyrneireland]

Who to pass the torch to?

[@sonoftheway3528]

Alex O'Connor

[@dsingsit]

​@@sonoftheway3528Hell yeah !! Go Alex !!!!

[@marcuslei6743]

See you in SF. Professor.

[@jwhcsltd809]

What a legend

[@LarsGsanger]

What a freemason🔥Oops, there he goes😆

[@kennypowers1945]

Dang now that it’s the last I need to try to make the Dallas part of the tour

[@jjc1102]

Got my ticket for Newark!

[@LarsGsanger]

Ticket to hell🔥

[@Jim_Bag]

Just got my tickets for DC on the 14th!

[@diegocaleiro]

Legend

[@AyaInoue-l3r]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@r.i.p.volodya]

Professor Dawkins, I have spent a lot of my adult life arguing the case for atheism (not to mention the fact of Evolution!) but I cannot honestly say that I have EVER been able to change the mind of an already religious person. Have you?

[@ShannonJacobs0]

Not many teachers of his caliber. I've read a number of his books and mostly agree, even in cases where he was learning from earlier misconceptions. (Sad that the lunatics have so poisoned the atmosphere that I have to weigh such a statement so carefully. Science doesn't exactly welcome mistakes, but often they are a necessary part of the process.)

[@ShannonJacobs0]

One of my research interests involves the sock puppets of KZbin. Rather surprised to see so many here--though they are as vacuous as ever.

[@karatekid7640]

Wish you come for an India tour too...

[@paolopedro5728]

while the world is drifting into idiocracy, listening to Richard Dawkins keeps me hopeful. Please don’t think about the age, 83 is the new 73

[@andreihanlon489]

Will this tour be coming to Australia and New Zealand?

[@831Billy]

Nope. Your loss. Did you even listen to what he said? Or research it?

[@seanm3636]

Was thinking of seeing him in New Jersey on 9/13. Can anyone confirm if the ticket includes a copy of the new book?

[@ShaneAstley]

🖖

[@karlyohe6379]

I certainly do not always agree with you, but you are, in my opinion, the second most important biologist in recorded history. I very much wish Sir Darwin had been able to see your breakthrough understanding that natural selection takes place (largely) at the level of the gene, not the organism. I think he would have been delighted. I share your passion for evolutionary biology, although in my case it is merely an avocation. While I am less sanguine than you about the virtues of atheism, I agree that most religious activity is bad and have enjoyed watching you through the years destroy many of religion's wicked zealots. Your presence in America will be greatly missed by me and by your many other American admirers. I toast one of the last of the great British gentleman scientists!

[@BobOort]

The only thing I don't agree with stems from the few discussions Richard had with some of the zealous indoctro confident religious clergy who have no intent of discontinuing their obnoxious pursuit instilling the fear of their non-existent god into the vulnerable through their pathetic theatrical rituals, intimidating towering buildings, staged backdrops and dress attire. Richard has been a relentless warrior against all religious pursuit for the biggest part of his life, but his kindhearted though straight to the point diplomacy with the clergy in their uncompromising mindset has unfortunately made not the slightest difference to the conscience of these self serving conveyors of illusions and confusion. But, as the world is beginning to see the evil of Islam and indeed the millennial historic evil of all religion, it is only a matter of time for sanity to take root and erase religion off the face of the Earth. Thank you Richard, and all your by now well known colleagues who refuse to bend to the whims of insanity.

[@balbindersingh8692]

I respect his dedication to critical thought. And yes there is nothing wrong to have "profound disagreement" but that doesn't mean we cannot learn from one another or that we cannot be civil about it. For that I respect how he always manage to maintain his cool.

[@fionagregory9147]

Thank you for converting me to atheism Richard Dawkins. 🎉

[@EI6DP]

Hello Richard - At 83 years young I suppose its about time to put your feet up. I dare say you wont miss trying to hold an intellectual discussion with a brick-wall mentality. All the best in your retirement.

[@rupeshkumaryadavv]

Sir , science in your heart or mind most of th time😢.

[@AffectionateMountainRang-xv8gv]

Your last words would be. O my god what have i done

[@mynameisChesto]

I've legitimately never bought a ticket for an event quicker.

[@mervcharles8365]

And it suddenly hit me Richard cannot sign my eBook.

[@ShubhamKumar-uv6ri]

Please don't say - This will be your last tour. I am not ready to hear this 😢

[@Life_42]

We can always go to his home lol

[@831Billy]

You’re a selfish bastard. Let dr Dawkins rest