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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