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An apocalyptic lecture by paleontologist Pavel Skuchas can bring a little positivity to our time of crisis. The history of the Earth remembers 5 mass extinctions, and now, according to many scientists, we are (and are actively participating in) the sixth extinction. If you liked the video, you can transfer any amount to support the lecture hall https://sobe.ru/na/lectory69 Also come to our lectures in Tver, the schedule is here https://lectory69.ru/ 00:00 Intro. The Role of Mass Extinctions in Human Evolution 02:55 How Often Do Extinctions Happen 07:17 An Evolutionary Drama in 5 Acts 07:57 The Ordovician Extinction 14:50 The Devonian Extinction 22:37 The Permian Extinction 31:05 The Triassic Extinction 38:10 The Cretaceous Extinction 47:20 The First Primates 48:00 We Are Inside the Sixth Extinction 52:05 What Determines the Survival of a Species? 53:40 When Did the Sixth Extinction Start? 55:45 How Will the Political Situation Affect Paleontology? 01:01:11 Where Have Dinosaurs Been Found in Russia? 01:03:40 How Did a Dinosaur Sneeze? 01:04:36 The Best Museums in Russia 01:06:08 What Reasons Are Dinosaurs Warm-Blooded? #dinosaurs #boring #paleontology