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#998 Timothy Weaver: Human Evolution, and the Interaction between Neanderthals and H. Sapiens

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Neanderthal Extinction: Causes and Misconceptions

This chapter explores the factors leading to the extinction of Neanderthals, focusing on demographic challenges, competition with Homo sapiens, and climatic changes. It highlights the cognitive differences and cultural variations between Neanderthals and modern humans, challenging the stereotypes that paint Neanderthals as brutish and primitive. By analyzing both anatomical and behavioral traits, the chapter emphasizes the complexities of understanding Neanderthal's place in human evolution.

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