This video is Part 6 of a 7-Part NOVA series on evolution, narrated by Liam Neeson. In this episode, they look at the emergence of mind that may have given early homo sapiens the edge over neanderthals.
Evolution: The Minds Big Bang
2001 original air date
Anatomically modern humans existed more than 100,000 years ago, but with crude technology, no art, and primitive social interaction. By 50,000 years ago, something happened which triggered a creative, technological, and social explosion—and humans came to dominate the planet. This was a pivotal point in our evolution, the time when the human mind truly emerged. This program examines forces that may have contributed to the breakthrough, allowing us to prevail over other hominids, the Neanderthals, who co-existed with us for tens of thousands of years. The film then explores where this power of mind may lead us, as the culture we create overtakes our own biological evolution.
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