“Many of us saw religion as harmless nonsense. Beliefs might lack all supporting evidence but, we thought, if people needed a crutch for consolation, where's the harm? September 11th changed all that.”

British evolutionary biologist and science communicator Known for popularizing the concept of the "meme" and advocating secular humanism through accessible writing and public debate. His work bridges scientific rigor and cultural critique, often challenging religious and supernatural explanations.