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Denis Noble: "The Facts Are Clear: Neo-Darwinism is DEAD!"

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Multicellularity and Evolutionary Theory

This chapter explores the origins and significance of multicellularity, using organisms like Dictyostelium to illustrate the transition from single-celled to multicellular forms. It critiques traditional neo-Darwinian perspectives, highlighting overlooked discoveries in biology and discussing the complexities of evolution, including the roles of epigenetics and causation. The chapter also recounts the speaker's interactions with Richard Dawkins, emphasizing the need for a reevaluation of foundational biological assumptions.

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