The exploration of what it means to be human reveals a complex evolution marked by gradual adaptations rather than a singular event. Key milestones include bipedalism that freed our hands, the development of tool making, and the mastery of fire, which enhanced cognitive growth. Symbolic thinking is evidenced through art and social structures, not only in Homo sapiens but also in Neanderthals. Our humanity is shaped through ongoing innovation and connections, continually influenced by discoveries that deepen our understanding of our shared past.
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World of Paleoanthropology 