Evolutionary biologist Olivia Judson discusses the history of life on Earth, exploring the transformation of life forms over time and the 5 energy epochs. Topics include the influence of organisms on Earth, the formation of eukaryotes, the origins of predation and multicellularity, and the benefits and consequences of sexual reproduction. The speakers also touch on DNA structure and evolution, debunk the oxygen holocaust theory, consider the possibility of life on Mars and the Moon, and discuss the Fermi Paradox and the search for intelligent life.
