Origin Story

by David Christian · 2018

David Christian's Big History account of cosmic, biological, and human origins.

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David Christian · Big History scholar

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David ChristianBig History scholar

Historian known for Big History, a framework connecting cosmic, biological, and human history.

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Bill Gates Co-founder, Microsoft; philanthropist

Recommended Gates Notes list via TIME article

It's human nature to be curious about where we come from, and origin stories unite people through a common history and shared sense of purpose.

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TIME · 2018-05-21 · accessed 2026-06-20

TIME reports Gates's 2018 summer Gates Notes list and quotes his comments on Origin Story.

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