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An Unusual Ape: The Deep Origins of Our Human Oddities ~ Dean Falk

On Humans

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The Interplay of Bipedalism and Tool-Making in Human Evolution

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between bipedalism and the evolution of tool-making, emphasizing how walking upright influenced early human functionality. It challenges conventional theories by proposing that the advent of tool use may have preceded notable brain growth, illustrating the complex dynamics between movement and cognitive development.

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