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The Ultraviolet Garden
December 30, 1991
1991: Growing Up in the Universe - Episode 4: The Ultraviolet Garden
00:00 / 45:00
Overview
Dawkins begins by relating the story of asking a little girl "what she thought flowers were 'for'." Her response is anthropocentric, that flowers are there for our benefit. Dawkins points out that many people throughout history have thought that the natural world existed for our benefit, with examples from Genesis and other literature.
Episode Information
TV Show
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
Season
1991: Growing Up in the Universe
Episode Number
4
Air Date
December 30, 1991