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Mentioned in 56 episodes

On the Origin of Species

Book • 2004

Published on November 24, 1859, 'On the Origin of Species' by Charles Darwin is a seminal work in scientific literature.

The book presents a comprehensive theory of evolution, arguing that species evolve over generations through the process of natural selection.

Darwin supported his theory with evidence collected during his voyage on the HMS Beagle, as well as from subsequent research, correspondence, and experimentation.

The book addresses the struggle for existence, the variability of species, and the principle of divergence, explaining how natural selection leads to the adaptation and diversification of life on Earth.

It has been a cornerstone of evolutionary biology and has had significant impacts on both scientific and public discourse.

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

Lisa Feldman Barrett

Richard Dawkins

Michael Shermer

Stephen Monticelli

Dr. Andrew Jones

Steven Monticelli

Mentioned in 56 episodes

Mentioned by

Naval Ravikant

as a source book for understanding the theory of evolution.

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Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

when discussing influential thinkers of the 19th century.

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Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

when discussing Darwin's theory of sexual selection and its reception.

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Mentioned by

George MacGill

when illustrating the Lindy effect using "The Origin of Species" as an example.

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Mentioned by Jerry Coyne as the author of the book about the origin of species.

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Mentioned by

Tom Bilyeu

in the context of a quote about greatness.

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Mentioned by

Stephen West

in the context of his cousin, Francis Galton, and the origins of eugenics.

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Mentioned by

Lisa Feldman Barrett

to illustrate the concept of variation within a species, comparing it to the variability of emotions.

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Mentioned in reference to Darwin's theory of evolution and its contrast with symmetry in physics.

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Referenced by

Janna Levin

in relation to

Thomas Hertog

's book, 'On the Origin of Time, Stephen Hawking's final theory'.

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Mentioned by

David Runciman

as the most important book ever published.

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Recommended by

Richard Dawkins

as a foundational text in evolutionary biology.

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Recommended as a very readable and fun book about evolution.

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Mentioned by

Tim Urban

as a potential source for his research on the origin of life.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

to illustrate how Darwin's brief notes from his voyage later informed his major work.

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Mentioned by

Dr. Andrew Jones

in the context of the influence of Darwinism on 19th-century ideologies.

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Mentioned by

Steven Monticelli

when discussing the theory of natural selection.

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Recommended by

Naval Ravikant

as a foundational text in biology and evolution.

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Mentioned by

Michael Shermer

to introduce the premise of the discussion.

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Referenced by

Stephen Monticelli

when discussing scientific developments and eugenics in the 1800s.

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