Skull found in China could re-write ‘out of Africa’ theory of human evolution

[Peter1469]

Skull found in China could re-write ‘out of Africa’ theory of human evolution

Not a new story. But it is interesting to revisit the story.

A skull found in China could re-write our entire understanding of human evolution.

That's according to scientists who have examined the important, ancient head and say that it proves the existing theory of how humans came to be is wrong.


Most anthropologists believe that our species came about in Africa around 200,000 years ago – and that one group left around 80,000 years later before spreading across the world. But instead of humans purely coming out of Africa, the new research suggests that important characteristics of humans actually developed in east Asia.

There are other competing theories as well- that 3 different groups evolved independently and eventually met up and mixed with one another.

[Mister D]

The problem with the Out of Africa theory, which may very well be accurate, is that there is a certain ideological investment in it.

[resister]

Found a fossilized tooth once, no roots, very worn could be human but likely deer.

[Peter1469]

The problem with the Out of Africa theory, which may very well be accurate, is that there is a certain ideological investment in it.

True. But the theory described in the article shares that problem, from a Chinese perspective.

[Common]

Thats why theyre called Theories, truth is they dont know, I think theres a whole lot of things we have thats all wrong

[Mister D]

True. But the theory described in the article shares that problem, from a Chinese perspective.

lol Yeah, I'm sure the Chinese are loving this theory.

[Chris]

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[Chris]

Thats why theyre called Theories, truth is they dont know, I think theres a whole lot of things we have thats all wrong

The Enlightenment said you could know, the counter-Enlightenment said you couldn't. Today a theory is a hypothesis with supporting evidence but no falsifying evidence.

(Of course we get a lot wrong, just look at the government! )