[mlc9852]

"Cultural variation in a creature that relied on brute strength and little intelligence for survival is considered improbable by scientists, a point stressed by Michael Pitts, editor of British Archaeology. 'That hominids this ancient should express "cultural" variation would add a new perspective to the behaviour of creatures that many of us still think of as being nearer apes than humans,' he states in the current issue of the journal."

What do you more-intelligent Freepers make of this? Does it sound like he's already made up his mind on the subject?

[muir_redwoods]

"What do you more-intelligent Freepers make of this? Does it sound like he's already made up his mind on the subject?"

I don't know if I qualify as one of the more intelligent freepers but in my opinion, this guy just sounds cautious in the face of new information and evidence. About the right position for a scientist, I think.

[Celtjew Libertarian]

Does it sound like he's already made up his mind on the subject?

Sounds like he's speculating and hoping the speculation is right, because he'd make a name for himself, if he is. But I don't think he's committed to it.