If you’ve ever wondered why poop smells bad, this Veritasium video has you covered—using that quirky question as a springboard, Derek Muller walks you through life’s origins, the nuts and bolts of gene mutations, and how we can simulate evolution in a tabletop game. Along the way you’ll get a clear demo of natural selection, what traits we actually pass on, the logic of kin selection, and a deep dive into Dawkins’ Selfish Gene idea—then see it all play out in a final simulation.
On top of the science, you’ll also find shout-outs to experts like Dr. Jack Szostak and Dr. Joanna Masel, plus links to cool extras (molecular kits, newsletters, penguin pics) and a thanks to everyone from Hostinger to the Patreon crew who made the video possible.
Watch on YouTube
Top comments (0)