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#297 – Jonathan Reisman: The Human Body – From Sex & Sperm to Hands & Heart

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Anatomy Unraveled: Evolution's Design

This chapter explores the complexities of human anatomy from an evolutionary perspective, highlighting both optimal features and inherent flaws. It emphasizes the critical role of the human hand, particularly the thumb, in our survival and daily functions, while considering hypothetical scenarios of alternate anatomical designs.

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