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From the archive: Why did our brains shrink 3000 years ago?

Many Minds

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Dr. Jeremy De Silva explores the phenomenon of human brain shrinkage that occurred around 3,000 years ago, using crania data and insights from ants. The chapter also mentions 'First Steps' by Dr. De Silva, a book about the origins of upright walking in humans.

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