How five centuries of human activity have reshaped the evolution of life on Earth
In short: Professor Steve Jones examines how the world has changed since the birth of Sir Thomas Gresham five centuries ago, focusing on how human actions have accelerated evolutionary shifts in plants, animals, and humans alike.
Delivered on 29 January 2019, this lecture explores the profound impact of human activity—ranging from gold-mining to global warming—on the biological trajectory of the planet. Professor Jones investigates how these environmental pressures have forced rapid adaptations in various species since the sixteenth century.
Beyond analyzing historical and contemporary shifts, the lecture speculates on the future of life as we approach the six-hundredth anniversary of Sir Thomas Gresham’s birth. The presentation highlights the ongoing, accelerating nature of evolutionary change in response to a human-dominated landscape.
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