Waking Up in the Universe

December 27, 1991
1991: Growing Up in the Universe - Episode 1: Waking Up in the Universe

1991: Growing Up in the Universe - Episode 1: Waking Up in the Universe

Royal Institution Christmas Lectures - Backdrop

Overview

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.

Episode Information

TV Show

Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

Season

1991: Growing Up in the Universe

Episode Number

1

Air Date

December 27, 1991