The Most Controversial Idea in Biology

In his Veritasium video, Derek Muller takes you from the smelly chemistry of poop to the very origins of life, unpacking gene mutation, simulating evolution, and the nuts-and-bolts of natural selection. Along the way he dives into inheritance, kin selection, Richard Dawkins’ “Selfish Gene” concept and even frames it all as a playful simulation.

Featuring insights from top biologists, handy resource links (plus a cheeky nod to sponsors like Hostinger and Snatoms), and shout-outs to a huge production team and Patreon backers, this fast-paced deep dive keeps things rigorous, entertaining, and surprisingly accessible.

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