The Most Controversial Idea in Biology

This video peels back the layers of evolution—from the stinky mystery of why poop smells bad to the origin of life, gene mutations, and real-time evolution simulations—to show how natural and kin selection really work. It builds up to the “selfish gene” theory popularized by Richard Dawkins, arguing that genes, not organisms, are the true drivers of evolution (and yes, that idea still raises eyebrows).

Featuring insights from heavyweight experts like Dr. Jack Szostak and Dr. Joanna Masel, cool animations, and even a nod to the possibility that our whole world is a simulation, it’s a snappy, myth-busting ride through biology’s most mind-bending concepts.

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