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A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth w/Henry Gee

Here We Are

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Evolution of the Anus: From Waste Diffusion to Gills

The speakers explore the concept of harm becoming harvest in evolutionary history, using the evolution of the anus as an example. They discuss how slits for waste diffusion eventually transformed into gills, highlighting the recycling and repurposing nature of evolution.

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