Things Molecules Do

This was actually an extremely educational episode. I learned a lot that added to what I already knew about evolution. For example, taking the specificity of the optic mechanism as it developed from single celled organisms to what we know as the eye today was fascinating! Not only that, but I learned that there have been not one but FIVE mass extinctions since life began on earth. I mentioned in my last post that I would be looking for how this show relates to people and I have to say, exploring the very basis for life on earth fits that bill. The whole “tree of life” symbol feels a bit generic but it works as a way to visualize evolution. I don’t have much to say about any personal connections with the subject of this episode, but it was really cool and I was engaged the whole time, so I suppose that counts for something! I’m interested to see what comes next.