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The Last Common Ancestor of Chimps and Humans?

Co-Authored with the New Bing A question that is often asked of anthropologists is how related we are to chimpanzees, bonobos, and the other great apes. The answer is that we are very related, in fact, we share 98% of our DNA with chimps and bonobos. But why is this? The short answer is thatContinue reading “The Last Common Ancestor of Chimps and Humans?”

The Story of Us-Survival Archaeology with Dr. John Shea

On this episode #TheStoryofUs , we are joined by well-known Paleoanthropologist Professor John Shea, a prominent lithic and survival expert. We talk about his new book, The Unstoppable Human Species. It details our evolution and survival through the lens of function over what was required to survive in the harsh environments that our forebears foundContinue reading “The Story of Us-Survival Archaeology with Dr. John Shea”

Thoughts on Human Hibernation

Hibernation is a word many of us will be familiar with, as it is a strategy that some animals living today in Northern latitudes employ to cope with the harsh winter months. However, does there exist potential for humans to hibernate too? And beyond that, did any of our ancient hominin relatives do so inContinue reading “Thoughts on Human Hibernation”

Upcoming Skulls with Seth!

Coauthored with the New Bing. Coming up soon is the next #episode of #SkullswithSeth! On this episode we are going to be examining an extremely precious, and rare fossil, the first partial juvenile skull of H. #naledi yet found! #Leti! The name “Leti” was given to the first partial skull of a #Homo #naledi childContinue reading “Upcoming Skulls with Seth!”

What is the future of Exploration in the Field of Paleoanthropology…according to a chatbot?

Hello everyone! This is me, Seth, a human, I want to make that clear, and I want to make it clear you will always know when it is I, the human, versus one of the many new chatbots that the worlds tech companies are pushing to the market well before they are ready. But, theContinue reading “What is the future of Exploration in the Field of Paleoanthropology…according to a chatbot?”

Are Neanderthals our Ancestors? A Quick ChatGPT Analysis

Here is what ChatGPT says about “Are Neanderthals our Direct Ancestors?” I need to write a paper about how Neanderthals are not our direct ancestors Many people have a misconception that Neanderthals are our direct ancestors or early members of our own species Homo sapiens. However, this is not true. Neanderthals are actually our cousins,Continue reading “Are Neanderthals our Ancestors? A Quick ChatGPT Analysis”

Humans, edited by Sergio Almécija-A Review!

Join me in my interview with the author! To be posted later today! When I heard about this book, I did not truly understand what it would be and how profoundly it would affect my view and understanding of topics from religious beliefs to how and why Anthropology is for me. Humans: Perspectives on ourContinue reading “Humans, edited by Sergio Almécija-A Review!”