Human Evolution and the Rise of Collective Learning

CrashCourse

In this episode of Crash Course Big History, John Green and guest host Hank Green explore the intricate 7-million-year history of human evolution. The video traces the biological lineage from early primates and the split with chimpanzees to the emergence of bipedalism and the development of the genus Homo. It highlights critical evolutionary milestones such as the development of larger brains, the use of fire, and the creation of tools, while debunking common misconceptions about humans evolving directly from modern monkeys.