The Surprising Truth About 4 Billion Years of Evolution

Veritasium dives into evolution’s 4-billion-year journey, kicking off with why poop stinks and how the first replicators emerged. You’ll get a hands-on look at gene mutation and even watch a live simulation that illustrates natural selection in action.

Along the way, Derek Muller unpacks what traits we inherit, how kin selection and the concept of “the selfish gene” shape behaviors, and why, at its core, evolution is a grand molecular simulation. Interviews with top scientists and clever animations keep things fun and surprisingly relatable.

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