[AmericanChef]

Better odd man out than odd man dead.

[cpdiii]

His analysis is probably correct. However, it is our uniqueness that made us more competitive. The Neanderthals were far stronger than modern humans. At one time in the not very distant past Neanderthals and Modern humans existed in Europe (and probably else where) at the same time. Our side won. They are dead and we are not. It was our uniqueness that allowed us to win. Mother Nature does not forgive the weak or unsuited.