Veritasium’s video “Simulating The Strange Way Life (Likely) Started” uses hands-on molecular models and clever simulations to show how simple chemicals could bootstrap themselves into living systems. Along the way you’ll learn why poop stinks, how gene mutations and kin selection work, and why Richard Dawkins’ Selfish Gene still matters—all framed as a lab-style experiment featuring insights from experts like Jack Szostak and John Sutherland.
Clocking in at about 25 minutes, it’s packed with snazzy animations, a fun timeline, plugs for Hostinger and the Snatoms kit, and links to further reading and references—all wrapped up with shout-outs to the behind-the-scenes heroes who made the video happen.
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