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Life Ascending
The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution
Book • 2010
In this book, Nick Lane expertly reconstructs the history of life by describing the ten greatest inventions of evolution, including DNA, photosynthesis, the complex cell, sex, movement, sight, hot blood, consciousness, and death.
Drawing on new scientific knowledge, Lane explains how these inventions transformed life and often the planet itself.
The book covers topics from the origin of life in deep-ocean vents to the emergence of consciousness, providing a detailed and engaging narrative of life’s multi-billion-year journey[1][2][5].
Drawing on new scientific knowledge, Lane explains how these inventions transformed life and often the planet itself.
The book covers topics from the origin of life in deep-ocean vents to the emergence of consciousness, providing a detailed and engaging narrative of life’s multi-billion-year journey[1][2][5].
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Lex Fridman as a previous podcast guest who wrote about major inventions throughout the evolution of life on Earth.
Lex Fridman as a previous podcast guest who wrote about major inventions throughout the evolution of life on Earth.
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#471 – Sundar Pichai: CEO of Google and Alphabet
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Demis Hassabis in relation to the discussion on the origin of life and potential great filters in evolution.
Demis Hassabis in relation to the discussion on the origin of life and potential great filters in evolution.569 snips
#299 – Demis Hassabis: DeepMind
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From Chaos to Mental Well-Being | with guest speaker David Youngren (06/15/25)
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Curt Jaimungal when discussing the author's previous work on bioenergetics and the origins of life.
Curt Jaimungal when discussing the author's previous work on bioenergetics and the origins of life.
Nick Lane on Origins of Life, Consciousness, Alien Life, Krebs Cycle, and Evolution
