Time & Location
28 Jan 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
Franschhoek, 15 Akademie St, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
About the event
Was Darwin right? Exploring his ideas with modern science
Prof. George Branch & Margo Branch
Weds 28 January, Franschhoek Theatre
Few scientific publications have been as controversial as Darwin’s ‘Origin of the Species’. In this talk, the elegance, simplicity, and profundity of Darwin's ideas, including natural and sexual selection, will be explained. George and Margo Branch will explore how modern discoveries have revolutionised thinking about evolution. Five major advances mark this ‘new thinking’: endosymbiosis, virolution, master genes, epigenetics, and hybridisation. Fear not: all of these can be explained quite simply, and each one electrifies our thinking about how evolution operates.
Secure your spot at this event for R250, inclusive of a glass of wine, snacks, and a Q&A with the speaker. Booking is essential, as seats are limited! Bookings can be made via the Franschhoek Theatre website at www.franschhoektheatre.co.za. For any queries, email smalltalx.info@gmail.com.
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