TL;DR

Veritasium takes you on a whirlwind tour of evolution—starting with why poop smells bad (seriously) and tracing life’s beginnings, gene mutations, and clever simulations that reveal how natural selection actually works. You’ll learn what we really pass on, why kin selection matters, and get a primer on Richard Dawkins’ “selfish gene” concept, all wrapped up in fun visuals and real-world examples.

Along the way, top scientists weigh in—from Nobel laureates to evolutionary theorists—making complex ideas feel surprisingly intuitive. By the end, you’ll see evolution not just as a dry textbook chapter but as a living, simulated process that shapes every living thing (yes, even your stinky bathroom habits).

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