EPISODE · Sep 7, 2026 · 25 MIN
The origin of something new
from Pomodoro Breaks · host Panigrahi Nirma
Why did grasses exist for millions of years before conquering the planet? Douglas Erwin explores the mysterious gap between the birth of a new idea—whether a genetic mutation or a technological breakthrough—and its eventual world-changing success. From the weird wonders of the Cambrian Explosion to the rise of human language and digital computers, this book reveals how life, culture, and technology construct new possibilities, fundamentally transforming our understanding of where the new truly begins.
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