How Did We Become the Planet-Altering Ape?
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the evolution of humans as the "planet-altering ape" in this thought-provoking TEDx talk by Dr. Pascal Gagneux, Professor of Pathology and Anthropology at UC San Diego. Delve into the unique capabilities that have allowed humans to dominate the planet, including large-scale cooperation, complex language, imagination, and self-awareness. Examine the consequences of human expansion, technological advancement, and population growth, which are contributing to the sixth mass extinction and potentially threatening our own survival. Consider how these distinctly evolved features might be harnessed to address the existential challenges facing our species and planet. Learn about Dr. Gagneux's work at the Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny (CARTA) and his research on cell-surface molecules in closely related primate species, glycan evolution, and the behavioral ecology of wild chimpanzees.
Syllabus
How did we become the planet-altering ape? | Pascal Gagneux | TEDxUCSanDiego
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