Spencer Wells: A family tree for humanity

The video explores human diversity and origins, emphasizing the genetic evidence of our common ancestry in Africa. It discusses the limitations of paleoanthropology and the role of genetic genealogy in tracing human migration. The Genographic Project aims to map human migration using DNA samples from around the world, highlighting our shared African roots and the recent spread of humans globally.

What significant event does the speaker mention that occurred around 60,000 years ago?

How did environmental changes influence human migration according to the speaker?

What does the speaker suggest about the population size of humans around 70,000 years ago?

What is the Genographic Project and what is its purpose?