A Few Hundred Years Ago, We Would Have Burned This Guy At The Stake For What He Knows

Understanding the story of “Big History” is crucial for our continuation as a species. If you’re pressed for time, skip to 4:28 for the beginning of the known universe. Humans show up around 12:27. Our species may have avoided a few world wars, but given how fragile we are, an abrupt ending might be just…

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Rollie Williams

May 4, 2014

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