Plot: Dawkins discusses the amazing capabilities of the human body and contrasts these with the limited capabilities of computers and other man-made machines. He uses a small totem pole (which is used in ancestor worship) to illustrate the importance of studying our ancestors to understand how we've evolved
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures - Season 26 - Waking Up in the Universe (Episode 1)
Episode Aired On:
Friday, December 27 1991
33 years ago
Friday, December 27 1991
33 years ago
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