Evolutionary Catastrophes
Evolution isn't always a slow process; it can occur rapidly during periods of upheaval, such as global catastrophes. Long stretches of stability can be disrupted by events like snowball Earth, leading to significant evolutionary changes. The true enigma in biology lies in understanding consciousness, a complex phenomenon that remains largely unexplained.In this clip
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Nick Lane: Origin of Life, Evolution, Aliens, Biology, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #318
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