
Stuff To Blow Your Mind From the Vault: Humans Throwing Stuff
Dec 26, 2023
In this podcast, Robert and Joe discuss the evolution of throwing in humans and its possible connection to the development of language. They explore the hypothesis that the motor control regions responsible for throwing may have been repurposed for language production. They also delve into the use of hand thrown ranged stone weaponry, the significance of warstones in human conflict, and the use of throwing sticks in various cultures throughout history.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Throwing in Human Evolution and Language
02:08 • 16min
Heartbeats and Prevnar 20: Protecting Against Pneumococcal Pneumonia
17:53 • 5min
The Origin of Language: A Connection to Throwing Abilities
23:03 • 11min
Hand Thrown Ranged Stone Weapons: The Warstones of New Way
33:39 • 8min
Warstones: Tools of Conflict
41:43 • 8min
Modified Stones and Throwing Sticks
49:15 • 5min
Throwing Clubs and Sticks in Various Cultures
54:39 • 9min
ads for Bank of America and Corksicle
01:03:51 • 3min
