“We frequently look into the future of mankind and see dangers. We see if we carry on doing what we are doing in 20 years' time there will be no rainforests left, just to use one example. Looking into the future may be one of the reasons that brains evolved in the first place.”

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About Richard Dawkins

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.

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