RE: Why is there only one human species? | BBC
June 24, 2011 at 1:14 am
(This post was last modified: June 24, 2011 at 1:16 am by liferocks.)
(June 24, 2011 at 12:46 am)FaithNoMore Wrote: It's not just in relation to human biology, but that of all primates. We know from studying other primates, that the different areas of the brain perform the same functions in them as well. The difference in humans are the size of these different areas. We can determine how big these areas are in fossils from the size and shape of the skull cavity.
You say that we have studied and I will assume compared our brain to other primates but my question remains unanswered. The BBC is making comparisons to present human brains and the brain of the erectus, not of primates.
How did they arrive at scientific conclusions from something, in this case potentially a fossil, that could not possibly reveal the results that they are claiming?
Read the quote I previously posted and ask, "What was there from the erectus fossils, not present day humans or primates, to make a claim about functions of certain parts of the erectus brain?"
Actually there is one thing I do know that cavemen and Paris Hilton have in common. They both like to go clubbing.
Sorry, I know that sucks but it's getting late, drank too much wine. Good night.
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