Lex Fridman Podcast cover image

#318 – Nick Lane: Origin of Life, Evolution, Aliens, Biology, and Consciousness

Lex Fridman Podcast

00:00

Exploring Evolution: The Concept of Hopeful Monsters

This chapter delves into the intriguing concept of 'hopeful monsters' in evolution, highlighting how minor genetic changes can lead to significant transformations in organisms. It examines research on planarian worms that showcases the potential for new features to arise through alterations in cellular properties, raising questions about their viability in natural selection.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app