I mean it as a compliment when I say that you could almost define a philosopher as someone who won't take common sense for an answer.

Again, it is belief without evidence. In the case of Stalinism, people actually distorted science, because it was for the good of the Communist Party.

We should take astrology seriously. No, I don't mean we should believe in it. I am talking about fighting it seriously instead of humouring it as a piece of harmless fun.

What you cannot have is a gene that sacrifices itself for the benefit of other genes. What you can have is a gene that makes organisms sacrifice themselves for other organisms under the influence of selfish genes.

Scientific beliefs are supported by evidence, and they get results. Myths and faiths are not and do not.

Real life seeks the gentle slopes at the back of Mount Improbable, while creationists are blind to all but the daunting precipice at the front.

You can't imagine how gratifying it is to have a reader come up to you and say, 'You changed my life.'