🎧 A Big Brain for a Big World: The Evolution of Human Intelligence

Explore the awe-inspiring journey of the human brain—from simple nerve clusters in ancient life to the powerhouse of intelligence it is today! 🧠 This episode uncovers key milestones in our brain’s evolution, from early primates’ social tools to Homo erectus’ leaps in toolmaking and communication. Discover how Homo sapiens’ brain tripled in size, enabling abstract thought, language, and culture. Dive into groundbreaking insights on brain structure, the role of the neocortex, and the “language gene” FOXP2. Was it this evolutionary edge that set humans apart? Find out in this riveting episode!