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Top 10 Outstanding Facts about Dr Tim Flannery.

Dr Tim Flannery is a highly successful Australian scientist and author who has been featured in many major media outlets due to his expertise in ecocatastrophe and climate change. He was born in 1957 and began his career as an ecologist in 1981. He was awarded a PhD in ecology in 1985.

He studied for a master’s degree and received that in 1988. He then went on to take up a post as a lecturer at the University of Canberra and became an associate professor in 1992. Much of his research focused on the impact of climate change on biodiversity, which he published in 1993. The following are ten outstanding facts about him. Read on.

1.Dr Tim Flannery is an Atheist

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He is an atheist and does not believe in supernatural intelligence or paranormal phenomena. He rejects the traditional God of the Abrahamic religions and believes that religious people are too concerned with a place in heaven and too little with improving conditions on Earth.

The above reason made him a vegan. His reason for this is that farming is not just about providing food but is also about improving the quality of life for humans and other animals. He promotes the ideals of reducing animal suffering and living in harmony with nature.

2.He is a Supporter of Voluntary Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

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He is a supporter of voluntary euthanasia and assisted suicide, including for those suffering from psychiatric disorders who wish to end their lives. He has cited the Greek philosopher Epicurus as his inspiration for his pro-euthanasia stance. He claims that the ideal life is one of love and friendship and that it is no longer possible to have this in a society which forces people to stay alive against their will, whether due to injury or illness.

He says that many of these patients are kept alive by machines but suffer significantly. He thinks the principle of no harming should be applied to those who don’t want to be alive artificially.

3.Dr Tim Flannery is a Fan of American Football

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He is a fan of American football, especially the New York Jets of the NFL and says that he has been dazzled by American culture. He is also a fan of hockey, citing his passion for ice hockey as one reason why he moved to Australia.

He has said he is a big fan of Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen’s work. He is also a big fan of classic rock music and cites The Kinks, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Who and Jimi Hendrix as his favourite artists.

4.Dr Tim Flannery has Won Many Awards

He has won many awards, including; the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to conservation, named Australian Humanist of the Year in 2001, finished second in National Living Treasures Award in 2008 and was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2007.

He is one of 100 scientists who have been awarded a $100,000 Eureka Prize for their contributions to Australian science and technology.

5.His Enthusiasm for Being a Vegetarian Stems from His Childhood

His enthusiasm for being a vegetarian stems from his childhood, which he claims was shaped by his parents. He used to have to go into town every Sunday to collect his meat as they did not have any that could be bought at a reasonable price in their community. He claims that the butcher’s attitude towards him was one of contempt because he knew this would make him angry.

6.Dr Tim Flannery was Described as Renaissance Man by His Colleagues

According to reports, he has been described by many of his colleagues as a renaissance man due to his diverse knowledge and abilities. Indeed, he is known for his encyclopaedic knowledge of various subjects such as music, religion, science and history. He has also said that he is an atheist because the evidence for God’s existence just does not add up.

7.Dr Tim Flannery Once Described Himself as a Geek

He once described himself as a total geek, but he has also said that he is a bit of a nerd, which is probably an understatement. He is also a fan of science fiction, as evidenced by his fondness for the books of Arthur C Clarke, A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engle and Timeline by Michael Crichton.

8.Dr Tim Flannery is an Avid Film Fan and Enjoys Reading Science Fiction Books

He is an avid film fan and enjoys reading science fiction books such as Timeline by Michael Crichton and A Wrinkle In The Skin by Madeleine L’Engle, which he says are utterly convincing. He is a big fan of the novel and film The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, which he claims is his favourite book.

He is particularly interested in quantum mechanics and cites works such as The Tao of Physics by Eugene Wigner and The Eye Of Shiva by Roger Penrose as among his favourites.

9.He Voted for the Australian Labour Party at the 2007 Federal Election

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He voted for the Australian Labour Party at the 2007 federal election. His main reason for doing this was his desire to help the environment, which he argued would have been better served by them than the current ruling coalition.

He criticised the then-opposition leader, Kevin Rudd, over his environmental policies and said that he’d probably vote for him at the next election if he changed his mind on this issue. However, despite this criticism, he has said that he still admires him as a politician and that Tony Abbott does not inspire him as a leader of Australia.

10.Dr Tim Flannery Has Expressed Opposition to the Australian Monarchy

He has expressed opposition to the Australian monarchy, arguing that it is an outdated institution which no longer serves any actual purpose. He was a vehement critic of the nation’s decision to be represented by the Queen on Australia Day. He also supports democratic republics and believes that leaders should not be chosen in a hereditary fashion.