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Evolution of Human Intelligence through Food and Creature Comforts
40:15 - 49:01 (08:46)
The preference for specific charred meat led to hunting and cooking techniques, which expanded our diet, and led to the growth of intelligence in humans through bigger brain growth and invention of new tools.
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This podcast discusses how the evolution of human diet, particularly through the introduction of controlled fire and cooked meat, led to an increase in calories and nutrients available to early humans, which in turn contributed to the growth of human intelligence.
40:15 - 43:25 (03:10)
Summary
This podcast discusses how the evolution of human diet, particularly through the introduction of controlled fire and cooked meat, led to an increase in calories and nutrients available to early humans, which in turn contributed to the growth of human intelligence.
ChapterEvolution of Human Intelligence through Food and Creature Comforts
EpisodeWhere Did Human Intelligence Come From?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The evolution of hunting and tools used by hominins was not a straightforward process, but rather a series of adaptations to different situations and needs, including the introduction of cooperation and the pursuit of smaller prey.
43:25 - 45:43 (02:18)
Summary
The evolution of hunting and tools used by hominins was not a straightforward process, but rather a series of adaptations to different situations and needs, including the introduction of cooperation and the pursuit of smaller prey.
ChapterEvolution of Human Intelligence through Food and Creature Comforts
EpisodeWhere Did Human Intelligence Come From?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the idea that humans may no longer physically evolve as much as they have in the past due to advancements in technology and culture.
45:43 - 49:01 (03:18)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the idea that humans may no longer physically evolve as much as they have in the past due to advancements in technology and culture. He also challenges the notion that humans are the most intellectually evolved species.