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Crash Course Big History: Why Cosmic Evolution Matters

Crash Course Big History: Why Cosmic Evolution Matters

Everything has a beginning, middle, and end—the Universe is no exception. The question is, where are we in the story now?

Key Ideas

As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.

Think about the following questions as you watch the video


  1. What are the advantages of knowing and understanding history?
  2. What is the basic idea behind the theory of cosmic inflation?
  3. What was the eventual outcome of an “unequal distribution of energy” in the Universe?
  4. In what way can the multiverse theory be compared to the theory of natural selection in animal species?
  5. What are three possible ways that the Universe may eventually end? Briefly describe each.
  6. What is meant by cosmic simulation, and what might make someone believe in it?