In this Veritasium video, Derek Muller dives into the nitty-gritty of evolution—from why poop stinks (yes, really!) to the origin of life, gene mutations, and fun simulations that show natural selection in action. Along the way he breaks down what traits we pass on, the power of kin selection, and Richard Dawkins’ Selfish Gene idea before wrapping up with a thought-provoking “is it all a simulation?” twist.
He enlists top biologists (Szostak, Sutherland, Masel & Joyce) for expert takes, peppers in real-world examples (penguin chicks, sick kiddos), and even demos his magnetic Snatoms kit. Whether you’re curious why some traits seem downright selfish or how tiny genetic tweaks drive evolution, this engaging crash course will make everything click.
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