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The film discusses the evolutionary differences between humans and chimpanzees, emphasizing that humans have few physical advantages compared to their closest living relatives. It points out that humans are weaker, slower, and less adept at climbing than chimpanzees. Instead, the film argues that human achievements in fields like architecture, religion, science, language, writing, art, culture, and ideas stem from our larger brains, which contain billions of neurons.
The documentary investigates the rapid growth of the human cerebral cortex that began approximately 2 million years ago. It presents ongoing research from scientists worldwide who are trying to determine the factors that contributed to this significant brain development, which ultimately led to humans becoming the predominant species on Earth.
Why Watch
- •Find out what makes humans different from chimpanzees
- •See how brain growth changed human evolution
- •Meet researchers uncovering human cognitive development
Did You Know
•Humans are weaker and slower than chimpanzees, their closest relatives.
•The human brain began its rapid growth around 2 million years ago.
•Humans excel in areas like science and art due to their larger brains.
Perfect For
Human evolutionCognitive scienceGenetics