If you don’t understand this, you don’t understand evolution

Derek Muller (Veritasium) takes you on a whirlwind tour from why poop smells nasty to how life got started, breaking down gene mutations, natural selection and even kin selection. You’ll see evolution “in action” with simple simulations, meet the idea of the Selfish Gene, and discover how survival strategies play out in everything from microbes to emperor penguins.

Packed with insights from leading scientists (Szostak, Sutherland, Masel, Joyce) and fun analogies, this video is your go-to crash course in the fundamentals of evolutionary theory—all delivered with Derek’s signature curiosity and flair.

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