Veritasium’s latest video is a whirlwind tour of evolution, kicking off with why poop smells bad and tracing life’s journey from simple molecules to complex organisms. You’ll learn how random gene mutations fuel change, how natural and kin selection shape behaviors, and why Richard Dawkins’ “selfish gene” concept still packs a punch—all demonstrated through hands-on simulations.
Along the way, Derek Muller recruits top experts (Jack Szostak, John Sutherland, Joanna Masel, Gerald Joyce), drops references for further reading, and gives a shout-out to sponsors (Hostinger, Snatoms) and the behind-the-scenes crew that makes Veritasium tick.
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