Louise Leakey
Paleontologist & Anthropologist | Unearthing Humanity's Origins
About
Louise Leakey is a world-renowned paleontologist and anthropologist who has dedicated her life to uncovering the secrets of human evolution. As the Director of the Koobi Fora Research Project in Kenya, she has led groundbreaking expeditions that have expanded our understanding of early hominid species.
Leakey's TED talks have captivated audiences worldwide, sharing her team's remarkable fossil discoveries and the insights they provide into humanity's past. Her keynotes inspire audiences to approach scientific exploration with the same sense of wonder and curiosity that has driven her pioneering research.
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A dig for humanity's origins
Louise Leakey asks, "Who are we?" The question takes her to the Rift Valley in Eastern Africa, where she digs for the evolutionary origins of humankind -- and suggests a stunning new vision of our competing ancestors.
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