Is Richard Dawkins A-List?
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No — Richard Dawkins is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1976B$0.1M
'The Selfish Gene' Published
Gained recognition in evolutionary biology.
1982B$0.2M+$0.1M
'The Extended Phenotype'
Expanded his influence in the field.
1995B$0.5M+$0.3M
Simonyi Professorship at Oxford
Prominent position for science communication.
2006B$2M+$1.5M
'The God Delusion' Published
Increased visibility and controversy.
2024B$5M+$3M
Continued Science Advocacy
Influential voice in the science.
Last updated: February 23, 2026