The Most Controversial Idea in Biology

Veritasium’s latest dive unpacks evolution from the origins of life to the “Selfish Gene,” touching on everything from why poop smells to how gene mutations and natural selection really work. You’ll get quick tours of molecular modeling with Snatoms, hands-on sim of evolutionary processes, and why kin selection changes the game.

Along the way, host Derek Muller teams up with top biologists, sprinkles in famous references (think Dawkins and Squad), and thanks a crew of experts, animators, and patrons. It’s a fast-paced, fun roadmap through the drama of inheritance, cooperation, and the ultimate simulation of life.

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