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Course Title: (SCI205) HUMAN EVOLUTION: UNDERSTANDING HOW WE GOT TO BE US

This is an OLLI Digital Library recording and is available to view until May 31, 2026.

The 21st century is a golden age for understanding human evolution. Multiple fields - anthropology, paleontology, geology, and climatology - are coming together, supported by new technologies. These include affordable DNA sequencing, advanced sensors, and IT tools for locating and dating ancient bones and artifacts, and tools for simulating and visualizing discoveries. Human evolution is far more complex than what was once portrayed in popular media - there wasn't just one migration out of Africa. This talk will explore major questions and theories in the field and feature expert video clips explaining how DNA evidence has greatly expanded our understanding of how humans evolved.

Course Pre-requisites
(required) OLLI Annual Membership

Course Information: SCI205

Schedule:

This is an OLLI Digital Library recording available for viewing from January 1 to May 31, 2026.

Times:

12:00am-12:00am EST

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Price:

OLLI Digital Library : $8.00

Course Notes:

This is an OLLI Digital Library recording available for viewing from January 1 to May 31, 2026.

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

Greg Blackburn

Biography: GREG BLACKBURN is a retired NavalIntelligence Officer who served as Director of Information Operations for theSecretary of Defense. He led early studies and wargames on cybersecurity andcritical infrastructure protection, helping to shape post-9/11 policy and organizations.Greg has previously presented at OLLI on topics including North Korea, Russia,exoplanets, geopolitics, and more.

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OLLI Digital Library

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