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elleng

(141,926 posts) Mon Sep 15, 2025, 05:16 PM Sep 2025

In this new 5-part miniseries, NOVA asks: Where did humans come from, and what makes us unique.

Discover the remarkable origins of Homo sapiens, and the crucial moments of innovation, communication and ritual that set us on our path.

NOVA: Human: Origins airs Wednesday,n this new 5-part miniseries, NOVA asks: Where did humans come from, and what makes us unique or stream on WETA+.

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In this new 5-part miniseries, NOVA asks: Where did humans come from, and what makes us unique. (Original Post) elleng Sep 2025 OP

Saw it on the BBC a couple of months ago - recommended muriel_volestrangler Sep 2025 #1

"and ritual" ??? Sounds like someone assuming the overriding influence of superstitution and magical thinking. eppur_se_muova Sep 2025 #2

muriel_volestrangler

(106,600 posts)

1. Saw it on the BBC a couple of months ago - recommended

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Mon Sep 15, 2025, 06:09 PM

Sep 2025

For some reason, the BBC called the first episode "The First of Us", and the second "Into the Unknown", while NOVA has gone with "Origins" and "Journeys". But they look identical - same still to publicise each.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002fc72/human
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/series/human/

eppur_se_muova

(42,518 posts)

2. "and ritual" ??? Sounds like someone assuming the overriding influence of superstitution and magical thinking.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Mon Sep 15, 2025, 06:58 PM

Sep 2025

I realize some social rituals bind societies together, but they shouldn't shut out rational thinking.

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