Man is a unique creation of nature, or how we are connected with Neanderthals. The Air Force has been producing a series of "The Origin of Man" for many years. I would call it: "History of Mankind" or "The Hard Path of Evolution". Looking back, I can safely say that a big step forward is the result of a good kick from behind. This applies to any time period and historical event. So what influenced the development of our brain? What made us become who we are? These questions are answered by the documentary "The Origin of Man". The brain .
I like to consider the evidence provided by archaeology, genetics, anatomy and other sciences. There are no far-fetched theories and far-fetched hoaxes. It's clear and clear. Those links in our history that have not yet been found in the film series are simply not mentioned.
The presenter of the film is a pretty young woman who is actively involved in research. She visits laboratories, hospitals, archives, museums and more. The picture is quite bright, the frames pamper with variety. Some details touch painfully, some cause disgust and resentment. It was a very emotional tape, despite the seemingly calm course of the narrative. The plot may seem dry due to the saturation of facts, but it is diluted by 5-10 minute reconstructions from the lives of ancient or modern people.
Science films are very good, only you need to be able to distinguish science from pseudoscience, this is very important. Ah, this mysterious piece of fat called the Brain. I recently heard a debate about whether we should eat fat or not. So one of the arguments was that we should, because our brain is fat. Now it doesn’t get out of my mind... Never before thought that it turns out that of all animals only humans can see the whites of the eyes (by which you can determine cunning tricks and deception). It has always been surprising that animals during childbirth do not shout a good mat, as we humans do, but tolerate this ordinary procedure quite culturally, and you will see what is the reason for this in humans. Humans are the only creature on planet Earth that needs the help of another person during childbirth, and babies are born helpless, requiring care, feeding and training for 18 years (some require it for the rest of their lives). Grandmothers are also involved in raising young children. No other animal species on Earth has this. And then the question arises: are we more adapted to the world around us than the animals we think we are?
A fascinating story will tell you the amazing story of the human body, including the brain formed by evolution. The way you look, think and behave is the product of a 7 million-year struggle for survival. Mankind has known the secrets of the atom and visited the moon. But how did we manage to be so successful? In this film, you will learn about the anatomical changes that helped us and our ancestors. Everything from the way we walk to the shape of the jaw (and even the shape of the thumb) ties us closely to the struggles and victories of our ancestors. The brain is a developing structure. A person’s life experience forms the activity of his brain, which constantly adapts to changing conditions of life. How does our brain change over time? How does knowledge of the world affect the formation of the brain? Documentary 8 series from the BBC, which tells about how the brain guides all our thinking: how sensations arise, what lies at the heart of memories, emotions, thoughts, how personality is formed.
But many of these changes come at a cost, and so certain diseases are a direct consequence of our evolutionary development. The brain is still the frontier that scientists have yet to reach. But somehow, all this mass of gray matter enclosed in our turtles creates a whole inner world filled with emotions, memories, ideas and desires. Everything we see, hear, feel is just an illusion of reality created by our brain. For centuries, scientists have been struggling to decipher the work of this organ. And only now, with the development of modern research methods, doctors and neurophysiologists manage to lift the veil of mystery over the work of individual brain regions.
Telling about both the current structure of the body and its structure 7 million years ago, the series "The origin of man" will change your opinion about yourself.
An excellent documentary series, from the BBC, very interesting and informative telling about the origin and development of man, his internal organs, including and the "chief manager" of the human body - His Majesty the Brain.
I recommend watching the whole series, especially "The Origin of Man". The brain. However, for kids I do not recommend categorically - they can perceive only scenes of cruelty, or quickly get tired of a series of facts flashing on the screen. It is better to watch with children from 10 years old, they will be very interesting and useful. and although I usually do not evaluate documentaries, this one amazed me so much that I will make an exception for him, because it is simply impossible not to evaluate.
10 out of 10