The Improbability of Us (Ewen Hadington January 2026)
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The Improbability of Us (Ewen Hadington January 2026)
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This UUMUAC podcast episode features Evan Hadingham, former Senior Science Editor of PBS's Nova, who brings his extensive background in prehistory and archaeology to explore humanity's precarious existence. Drawing on his experience and writings, Evan guides listeners through a journey of cosmology, climate, catastrophes, and human evolution, highlighting the many critical points where humanity's survival was far from certain. He incorporates insights from scientists, philosophers, poets, and popular culture to frame this exploration.
Evan's talk, titled "The Improbability of Us," invites listeners to reflect on the fragility of human history and our present condition with a sense of wonder and gratitude rather than fear. He discusses how scientific understanding has evolved from ancient cosmologies to modern perspectives, touching on indigenous creation stories, classical Western views, and the transformative impact of Renaissance discoveries. This episode offers a thoughtful examination of how improbable it is that humans exist today and encourages appreciation for the complex chain of events that brought us here.