Human Evolution: From Fire Control to Global Conquest

This lecture explores the journey of humankind from the control of fire to the conquest of the globe, tracing the development of hunting, migration patterns, and the impact of big-game hunting on human culture. It delves into the origins of Homo sapiens' estrangement from nature and the adversarial relationship with the environment during Europe's glacial period. The speaker presents a new perspective on the ecological impact of human activities and offers insights into a more sustainable way of life for the future.