Chapter
The Evolutionary Advantage of Humans
42:39 - 46:49 (04:10)
Humans have evolved several unique advantages such as superior running ability and the ability to create advanced technology, allowing us to outlast and outsmart competitors in various situations.
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Humans outstrip almost every animal in terms of running, and the Apache were highly mobile and advanced in terms of their society and economy.
42:39 - 44:51 (02:11)
Apache
Summary
Humans outstrip almost every animal in terms of running, and the Apache were highly mobile and advanced in terms of their society and economy. However, when confronted with the Spaniards, they could not outfight them and ultimately declined.
ChapterThe Evolutionary Advantage of Humans
Episode#513: Sebastian Junger — Seeking Freedom, Near-Death Experiences, and Reordering Your Place in the World
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Small insurgencies like the Taliban have the ability to outlast and outfight larger established militaries like the US military, and smaller individuals can often outfight larger ones, which is a unique characteristic of humans.
44:51 - 46:49 (01:58)
Conflict
Summary
Small insurgencies like the Taliban have the ability to outlast and outfight larger established militaries like the US military, and smaller individuals can often outfight larger ones, which is a unique characteristic of humans.