The Joe Rogan Experience #2368 - Michael Button
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Aug 20, 2025 Michael Button, a YouTuber known for investigating ancient history mysteries, brings a fresh perspective to historical narratives. He discusses groundbreaking archaeological discoveries, like the 300,000-year-old Homo sapiens remains and Gobekli Tepe, which challenge traditional timelines of civilization. Button delves into the fragility of cultural artifacts, the enigmatic secrets beneath the Great Pyramid, and the evolution of human cognition. He also critiques academic norms, advocating for a more open dialogue about our understanding of the past.
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Timeline Of Civilization Is Too Narrow
- Michael Button questions the standard timeline that places complex civilization only in the last 12,000 years.
- He argues discoveries like ancient Homo sapiens remains and climate modules demand rethinking how early complexity could arise.
Göbekli Tepe Redefines Civilization
- Göbekli Tepe shows monumental construction and shared symbolism 12,000 years ago.
- Button says this site demands a broader definition of civilization beyond Mesopotamian models.
Simultaneous Origins Challenge Farming Story
- Agriculture appearing in multiple regions nearly simultaneously contradicts a single-origin model.
- Button questions why such a key invention appears suddenly if humans had similar warm periods earlier.
