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Thanks Fractal Trader. Must-see topic, Wendy1946 again regurgitates the ridiculous lie (which appeared in a tabloid in India) that Neandertal was halfway between us and a chimp. That silly fiction also recognizes that chimps, Neandertal, and living humans have a common ancestor.The Neandertal EnigmaFrayer'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] |
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It is a very human quality to interpret facts and evidence to fit one’s worldview and belief system.
It is very difficult and requires much effort and self-awareness to be able to look at facts objectively and draw conclusions based more on the facts than one’s desires and expectations.
Many people are simply unable to do so. In my experience, there’s not much point in arguing with them. There’s an old Texas saying, something to the effect that you can’t teach a pig to sing - pigs can’t sing and it just irritates them. Probably doesn’t translate well outside of rural Texas.
