Becoming Human

Tonight! On PBS' Nova! It's a promising new documentary on human evolution, Becoming Human.

I'm going to try to watch it, but unfortunately, my glasses are broken, and I just got back from an eye exam, so my pupils are dilated and the world is a far too bright blur. I'll try to see the glowing blobs moving on my TV screen anyway.

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