Could You Survive The End-Ordovician Extinction?

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Will We Survive The Future? (with John Green!)

Just because our ancestors have made it through every major period of upheaval in the Earth’s history so far doesn't mean that our survival through future changes is guaranteed. Humans have become a force of nature, but will we survive ourselves?--Eons is a production of Complexl ...  Show more

Which Evolutionary Niche Does Humankind Occupy? (Mailbag Episode!)

We’ve reached the present! Before we take one look into the future in our final episode, all four Eons hosts have gathered to reflect on their survival experiences - and answer some of your questions.--Eons is a production of Complexly for PBS Digital Studios.If you'd like to sup ...  Show more

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