Scott Solomon

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Scott Solomon, a teaching professor at Rice University and author of 'Future Humans,' delves into the fascinating world of human evolution. He explores whether we are still evolving and how factors like genetic drift and modern medicine play a role. The conversation touches on intriguing topics, including our microbiomes, the coexistence of hominid species, and the misconceptions surrounding evolution. Listeners are invited to ponder our evolutionary future amidst societal changes and scientific advances.

Dr. Scott Solomon, an evolutionary biologist and Rice University professor who wrote Becoming Martian, explores how humans might biologically and culturally change living on Mars. He discusses unknowns about reproduction and development in partial gravity. He examines moving Earth’s ecosystems off-world, founder effects and genetic diversity, and whether to modify humans or habitats.