Humans now wield a greater influence on the planet than any other species in history, and

human-developed technologies like genetic engineering and artificial intelligence stand poised to

overtake biological evolution. Just how did we arrive at this unique moment in human history, 14

billion years after the birth of the universe Sydney Brenner's 10-on-10: The Chronicles of

Evolution brings together 24 prominent scientists and thinkers to trace the story of evolution

through ten logarithmic scales of time. Through expert insights, this unique volume considers how

humans found our place in the cosmos, and imagines what lies ahead.