TL;DR: Veritasium’s video takes you on a whirlwind tour of evolution—from the strange question of why poop stinks to the very beginnings of life, gene mutations, population simulations, natural selection, kin selection, and Richard Dawkins’ “Selfish Gene.” Derek Muller teams up with top experts like Dr. Jack Szostak and Dr. John Sutherland to break down how traits spread, what really gets passed on, and why evolution is basically one big simulation of competing genes.
Along the way you’ll see cool animations (emperor penguin chicks included), real-world examples (feverish kiddos in bed), and solid references for further reading. It’s a fun, concise crash-course in evolution—perfect for anyone who thought they already “got it” but didn’t.
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