The Why Files: Operation Podcast

525: Humans vs Neanderthals | When Monsters Were Real and We Were Their Prey

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Jan 22, 2024
Neanderthals were once dominant and viewed modern humans as prey. They were stronger, faster, and more intelligent but humans conquered them. The podcast explores the history of human evolution, the conflict between humans and Neanderthals, and the near-extinction of humans at one point. The chapter describes the horrifying attack on a Neanderthal village by large, muscular creatures.
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Humans: Predator and Prey

  • Humans are the apex predators, surpassing all other animals in strength, intelligence, and adaptability.
  • However, early human history was defined by fear and violence, where other human species were the real monsters.
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Coexistence and Threat

  • Homo sapiens coexisted with other human species like Denisovans, Glorciensis, and Luzonensis.
  • Neanderthals, stronger and more adaptable, posed a significant threat to our survival.
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Neanderthal Capabilities

  • Neanderthals were intelligent, creating art, music, tools, and weapons.
  • They were apex predators, consuming mostly meat and hunting large animals, even other humans.
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