Update on 2021 Homo sapiens evolutionary discoveries
CNN posted a nice summation article on research over the last year that speaks to the evolution of our Homo species: "Ancient human...
The plasticity of the brain and learning a new language
As we discuss in Chapter 7, areas of the left part of the brain, such as Broca's area are very much responsible for our ability to speak,...
Sympathy and Empathy
There exists quite a difference of understanding between the terms sympathy and empathy. In modern use, the word empathy seems to be used...
More on Lamarckian Evolution
In this chapter we discuss anthropologist Jean Molino's claim that cultural evolution seems "quite Lamarckian". In quoting Molino, I...