56: Are We Still Evolving? & Famous First Messages
Feb 15, 2024
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Exploring human evolution, from Homo habilis to Homo sapiens, and the impact of factors like farming and genetics. Delving into famous first messages throughout history, including Morse code and the Voyager Golden Record. Discussing the unpredictability of evolution and the diversity of human adaptations.
Human evolution spans various species and adaptations over millions of years.
The first telephone message by Alexander Graham Bell marked a revolutionary advancement in communication technology.
Exploration of first messages highlights human ingenuity and creativity in reaching out beyond Earth.
The podcast underscores the importance of taking initial steps in communication and evolution for progress.
Deep dives
First Telephone Call in 1876
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call, saying 'Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you.' Bell shouted into the mouthpiece, and to his delight, Watson understood the message. This historic moment marks the beginning of telephone communication.
Alexander Graham Bell's Telephone Call:
Mr. Watson, come here
In the first telephone call made in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell uttered the iconic words: 'Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you.' This marked the onset of telephone communication, demonstrating the successful transmission of sound over a distance.
Alexander Graham Bell Makes History with First Phone Call
In a groundbreaking moment in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell's first telephone call included the memorable phrase: 'Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you.' This event symbolizes the inception of telephonic communication and the innovative strides in technology.
Historic First Telephone Call: Mr. Watson, come here
The historic first telephone call by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876 featured the iconic phrase: 'Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you.' This momentous occasion marked the birth of telephone communication and showcased the successful transmission of voice over a distance.
The Messages Sent into Space
The podcast delves into the various first messages sent into space, ranging from the first telephone message to the content on the Golden Record attached to the Voyager spacecraft. It explores the creativity and practicality behind these messages, highlighting the complexities of encoding images and sounds into the records. The discussion reflects on the significance of these messages as representations of humanity's attempt to communicate beyond Earth, emphasizing the importance of taking the first step in reaching out.
The Evolution of Human Communication
The episode covers the evolution of human communication, discussing the origins of the first email and the significance of programming languages starting with 'hello world.' It touches upon the varied methods humans have used to transmit messages over time, from telegraphs to emails, showcasing the adaptability and creativity in expressing ideas and connecting with others.
Reflecting on First Messages and Human Evolution
The podcast intertwines the themes of human evolution and first messages, drawing parallels between the adaptability of species and the innovative ways in which messages are crafted and transmitted. It underscores the essence of taking that initial step, even if the message itself may not always be as profound as expected, emphasizing the importance of action and progress over perfection.
How have human beings evolved, and how could we evolve in the future? And what are some famous first messages, and what can we learn from looking at them?
Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:15) Are We Still Evolving? (00:52:00) Famous First Messages (01:38:17) Outro
We also learn about:
DANGER BOO BOO, Ella has her own discord?? homo sapiens were 300,000 years ago but humans were 2.5 million, homo sapiens coexisted with 8 other human species, homo habilis was chilling for a million years, the homo hunger games, neanderthals had sewing needles and clothing, they seem so human because they are, maybe it was our chins, it’s hard enough not to anthropomorphize other animals let alone other humans, humans were the same height 40,000 years ago, humans may have lost height from being shit at farming, we have smaller brains but that doesn’t mean we’re less smart, natural selection & mutation & gene flow & gene drift, the iphone gave us smaller jaws, melanin is about synthesizing that sweet sweet vitamin D, we have evolved the adaptation of diversity, physical appearance is mostly just vitamin D and warmth - that’s it, it’s not good genes vs bad genes, microevolution, “instead of a mass of clones, we are already starting to see a glorious riot of variations”, this is all speculation, “we’re very unpredictable”, hello world! I learned it by watching you!! shouting and switching places, Tom live writes fanfic, purpose & imagination & inspiration, no YOU hang up, WHAT HATH GOD WROUGHT, hey is your daughter okay? tone poems, Ella bled for her art in *checks notes* We Will Rock You, the dynamic range of the alpine symphony, if found please return littered golden record to Earth, ooh criteria! images on the record are COPYRIGHTED, who knows if they’ll be in the public domain by the time aliens get it, the beauty of the calibration circle, pulsar map, Ella’s not inspired, Caroline inspires Ella a bit, mixing up the golden plaque and golden record, MIR LENIN SSSR, DISREGARD PREVIOUS MESSAGE USA FOREVER
