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Colin Blakemore: how the human brain got bigger by accident and not through evolution
Guardian ^ | Sunday, March 28, 2010 | Robin McKie, The Observer

Posted on 03/30/2010 7:39:45 PM PDT by SunkenCiv

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To: SunkenCiv

Such an event is very likely the result of quantum theory, a sudden, unexpected jump. Quantum theory would also explain the “jumps”, or “missing links” in evolution.


21 posted on 03/30/2010 10:03:25 PM PDT by pankot
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To: KarlInOhio; SunkenCiv; All

Another significant gene change was the introduction of the white gene in our ancestors moving north from Africa. This enabled them to survive the lack of sunshine in Ice Age Europe and successfully compete reproductively with the Neanderthals.


22 posted on 03/30/2010 11:16:53 PM PDT by gleeaikin
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To: SunkenCiv
Since we only use a small percentage of our brain's capacity.....
23 posted on 03/31/2010 4:14:44 AM PDT by wolfcreek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsd7DGqVSIc)
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To: gleeaikin
Nah.
The Neandertal Enigma
by James Shreeve

in local libraries
Frayer's own reading of the record reveals a number of overlooked traits that clearly and specifically link the Neandertals to the Cro-Magnons. One such trait is the shape of the opening of the nerve canal in the lower jaw, a spot where dentists often give a pain-blocking injection. In many Neandertal, the upper portion of the opening is covered by a broad bony ridge, a curious feature also carried by a significant number of Cro-Magnons. But none of the alleged 'ancestors of us all' fossils from Africa have it, and it is extremely rare in modern people outside Europe." [pp 126-127]

24 posted on 03/31/2010 4:14:43 PM PDT by SunkenCiv ("Fools learn from experience. I prefer to learn from the experience of others." -- Otto von Bismarck)
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To: Daffynition

:’D

You’ve been reading the “women invented beer” topic, admit it. ;’)


25 posted on 03/31/2010 4:25:34 PM PDT by SunkenCiv ("Fools learn from experience. I prefer to learn from the experience of others." -- Otto von Bismarck)
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To: Maelstorm; SunkenCiv
It not only required changes in size of the brain but significant changes in reproductive capabilities

Yes, indeed, certain . . . enhancements . . . were needed.

26 posted on 04/02/2010 4:03:41 PM PDT by colorado tanker
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To: Fred Nerks

Is that Brunswick Man?


27 posted on 04/02/2010 4:06:04 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim (Live jubtabulously! No moobs, please.)
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To: Tijeras_Slim

the illustrated skull in #19 was discovered in Monte Alban, Mexico.


28 posted on 04/02/2010 4:28:01 PM PDT by Fred Nerks (fair dinkum!)
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To: Fred Nerks

Bad Joke, the holes placement looked like a bowling ball.


29 posted on 04/02/2010 4:44:58 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim (Live jubtabulously! No moobs, please.)
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To: Tijeras_Slim

sorry, didn’t catch that, I’m an Australian.


30 posted on 04/02/2010 4:53:25 PM PDT by Fred Nerks (fair dinkum!)
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To: colorado tanker

...yeah, well, I think I left the suitcase at my uncle’s...


31 posted on 04/02/2010 5:51:57 PM PDT by SunkenCiv ("Fools learn from experience. I prefer to learn from the experience of others." -- Otto von Bismarck)
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To: Fred Nerks

Oops! I should have paid more attention to your tagline, mate!


32 posted on 04/02/2010 7:09:50 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim (Live jubtabulously! No moobs, please.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Is this a GGG topic?


33 posted on 04/03/2010 10:34:12 PM PDT by Pride_of_the_Bluegrass
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To: Pride_of_the_Bluegrass

Yes, it is. One can tell by the GGG ping message in it.


34 posted on 04/04/2010 5:46:49 AM PDT by SunkenCiv ("Fools learn from experience. I prefer to learn from the experience of others." -- Otto von Bismarck)
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