Richard Dawkins: The Playboy Interview

[Warren DeMontague]

http://www.playboy.com/playground/view/playboy-interview-richard-dawkins

PLAYBOY: President Obama acknowledged “nonbelievers” in his inaugural address, which caused a fuss. But when you consider religious belief, one of the largest groups in the U.S. is atheists and agnostics. Why do they get overlooked in political discussions?

DAWKINS: It’s a good point. Of course, it depends how you slice it. Christians are by far the largest group. If you divide Christians into denominations, agnostics and atheists come in third, behind Catholics and Baptists. That’s interesting when you contrast it with the lack of influence of nonbelievers.

[4th law of robotics]

1. Because a non-belief isn't much of a motivator

people will get riled up when their beliefs are challenged (to vote, to give money, to protest, to commit violence, etc).


But generally not when their non-beliefs are challenged.

It's like putting together an apathy party. Likely it won't receive much attention from the major players in DC.