Oren Harman - The Human History of Metamorphosis

About this episode

Oren Harman discusses the fascinating topic of metamorphosis and its significance in the animal kingdom, drawing from his new book.

As a boy, Oren Harman set up his own bedroom "laboratory" to uncover the caterpillar's transformation into a butterfly. But these marvellous creatures are far from alone in radically transforming: it is thought that 75% of animal life undergoes a form of metamorphosis. The story of how and why is one that has puzzled some of the most remarkable minds in history, from Aristotle onwards; in his new book Metamorphosis, Oren tells their story. He joins us on this episode of the podcast to reveal more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Oren Harman

Topics covered

• metamorphosis
• transformation
• animal life
• history
• science

Keywords

• metamorphosis
• Oren Harman
• butterfly
• transformation
• animal life
• Aristotle

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Books & works: Metamorphosis

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