Most of the video is a fun, whirlwind tour of how life may’ve bootstrapped itself from simple molecules—starting with why poop smells bad and racing through the birth of self-replicating bits, gene mutations, and computer simulations of evolution. Along the way you’ll meet the mechanics of natural selection, kin selection and Richard Dawkins’ “Selfish Gene,” all tied together under the idea that evolution itself is one giant simulation.
Expert voices (Szostak, Sutherland, Masel, Joyce) help nail down each step, while Derek Muller peppers in demos, links to molecular-model kits, book recommendations and behind-the-scenes credits to keep things lively.
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