NEANDERTHALS: Origins, Culture, Interbreeding, Extinction, the anti-Science Agenda | Chris Stringer

NEANDERTHALS: Origins, Culture, Interbreeding, Extinction, the anti-Science Agenda | Chris Stringer

In this episode renowned physical anthropologist Chris Stringer returns to share his expertise on one of the most fascinating branches of the human family tree: the Neanderthals. As a research leader in human origins at the Natural History Museum in London, Stringer delves into the origins, culture, and technology of Neanderthals, discussing their interaction and interbreeding with Homo sapiens, as well as their eventual extinction. From their potential use of language to their sophisticated tools, Stringer brings to life the world of these archaic humans.

Stringer also touches on the troubling rise of pseudoscientific origin theories, as seen in Graham Hancock’s claims of lost civilizations. By contrasting these unsupported narratives with the evidence-based work on Neanderthals, Stringer highlights the importance of maintaining scientific rigor in understanding our evolutionary past. Join us as we explore the facts and myths surrounding our ancient relatives and learn why pseudoscience continues to gain traction in modern times.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:30 Are we a self-absorbed species?
03:17 Neanderthal misconceptions
04:26 Origins
10:18 Cold weather species?
18:29 Did Neanderthals make it to Africa?
24:30 Neanderthal society
28:45 Neanderthal culture
33:29 Did they wear clothes?
34:33 Language
39:25 Differences between Homo Sapiens and Neanderthals
45:25 Did their technology evolve?
47:21 Levels of Neanderthal DNA in us
50:17 Interbreeding with Homo Sapiens
56:01 Did we exterminate the Neanderthals?
01:01:05 Graham Hancock and the rise of anti-science
01:04:01 Why do people refuse to believe in evolution?
01:07:45 "Noah's arc skeleton"

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