Mutations and the First Replicators

In this video, we see how mutations can lead from simple replicators to complex organisms. The third in a series on evolution.

Made with Blender and python.

Special thanks to supporters on Patreon, especially:
Jordan Scales
世珉 匡
Eric Helps
Ben Kamens
Christy Serbus

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[kris]

"As you may know from being human there are many, many possible mistakes you could make." - best quote ever

[srirachachacha]

This is an incredible series. You do an excellent job of explaining fairly complex concepts, while managing to strike the perfect balance between depth and understandability.

These videos are a pleasure to watch because they spell things out, without treating the viewer like an idiot.

[bryce]

"...Deep mathematical truth..."
*Zooms on emotionless dorky blob face*

[Thrmator]

Im kind of sad that I found this series so late, but on the other hand im really happy to have found it at all :D

[Mokus]

I wish your uploads would replicate exponentially.

[snazz]

The orange blob at the end is just way too cute! I want to give that little scp a hug

[picknikbasket]

Blob creatures against a mathy background, on a t-shirt. I'd buy that!

[TerraNovaMCers]

It wasn't until this video that I noticed how adorable the blob creatures are!

[mandolinic]

One of your videos popped into my YouTube suggestions yesterday, and today I'm hooked. After so many flat earther videos, it makes a welcome and pleasant change to see actual science done in a way that is engaging, informative and entertaining.

[riaalto]

1:08 At first I thought this was what I like to call a nostalgia tilt, but then you started aggressively closing in on the poor guy and it was hilariously terrifying watching him shuffle around helplessly as you got closer and closer. XD Not that the shuffling is bad, it's actually adorable. Are those other new animations I see? And the cool sunglasses again! :D

[tadhgknight]

“It’s actually a bumbling mess that gets lucky sometimes.”

I’ve never related to evolution before, now I have

[jimweights]

Your communication skills are unparalleled. Such a complex topic made accessible- thank you!!

[geekjokes]

*zooms on green blob*

_Look deep within my soulless eyes and behold the end of times!_

[essencereaver]

Who will teach better?
Complex and expensive education system.





Blob bois

[selobee]

What I learned from this video: "Mistakes don't always equal failure, sometimes they create life"

[tony_yt]

That intense zoom into the green globs face was super intense and adorable at the same time thank you for making creating that perfect moment for me 😂😍😂😍🙏🏽

[KhAnubis]

Really glad I found your channel on WCE! Interesting topics, intuitive explanations, great animations, and relaxing music. This channel‘s going to go places.

[ceeh]

8:49 You might be looking at a portrait of one of your ancestors. Absolutely amazing.

[othmanla]

I would really like to thank you for the enjoyable and clear insight on how evolution might work.
I would be glad to share your videos as soon as you put them online

[saipirunc.]

I love their little arms.
You got a new subscriber! Keeping up the good works!