Simulating The Strange Way Life (Likely) Started

Veritasium’s latest dives from why poop stinks straight into the origins of life, using magnetic Snatoms kits and computer simulations to show how simple molecules in a primordial soup could mutate, compete and eventually give rise to self-replicating systems. Experts like Dr. Jack Szostak and Dr. John Sutherland chime in on the chemistry behind life’s first spark and how tiny random changes can drive big evolutionary leaps.

Along the way you’ll get a crash course on gene mutation, the mechanics of natural selection, kin selection and the classic “selfish gene” concept—all wrapped up in eye-catching animations and hands-on demos. It’s a fast-paced, brain-twisting journey through evolution’s earliest chapters, blending expert insights with engaging visuals.

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