He simply admitted the hypothetical possiblity, in a brainstorming sort of way. This sort of blue sky talk is normal among scientists.”
Unless of course you call that hypothetical possibility “intelligent design” then scientists on the movie and elsewhere most definitely admit it as a possibility, hypothetical or otherwise. Hence the silliness of Dawkins during the interview.
I saw the movie. This was a jaw-dropping moment. Dawkins looks like an idiot who wouldn’t know how to handle philosopohy 101.
then scientists on the movie and elsewhere most definitely admit it as a possibility, hypothetical or otherwise”
should be, “then scientists on the movie and elsewhere most definitely DO NOY admit it as a possibility, hypothetical or otherwise”