The Urban Species - How Domesticated Humans Evolved

Explore the evolutionary impact of urbanization on human civilization in this thought-provoking lecture by Annalee Newitz. Compare today's unprecedented growth of megacities to the Neolithic period's shift towards sedentary communities 9,000 years ago. Examine the massive social, biological, and technological changes that resulted from human "domestication" during that era. Investigate the potential evolutionary upheaval modern humans may have set in motion through current urbanization trends. Gain insights into what these changes might mean for our civilization's future. Benefit from Newitz's expertise as a technology culture editor and author, drawing on her background in English and American Studies to provide a comprehensive analysis of human adaptation and survival in the face of significant environmental and societal changes.

The Urban Species: How Domesticated Humans Evolved