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Human evolution

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Heard in 4 episodes across 2 shows since Jul 2026

Human evolution is the evolutionary process within the history of primates that led to the emergence of Homo sapiens as a distinct species of the hominid family. This process involved the gradual development of traits such as bipedalism, manual dexterity, and complex language, as well as interbreeding with other archaic human species. The study of these origins spans multiple scientific disciplines, including physical anthropology, paleontology, and genetics.

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Jul 2026

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What experts have said about Human evolution

4 statements · 2 negative · 1 mixed · 1 neutral

  1. Jesse MichelsMixedAug 25, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

    Human evolution may favor intuition and telepathy over prefrontal reasoning.

    “maybe this sort of intuition and telepathy sort of gets selected for in our sort of, you know, prefrontal cortex reasoning actually gets selected against.”

    Listen at 55:18

    Open the episode · #2545 - Jesse Michels
  2. Sam HarrisNegativeJul 23, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

    Human evolution did not optimize people for maximum happiness.

    “We are not set up by evolution to be as happy as we possibly can be”

    Listen at 10:45

    Open the episode · Essentials: Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind | Dr. Sam Harris
  3. Taylor SheridanNegativeJun 23, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

    Human-evolution science relies on highly incomplete discoveries.

    “we're basing an entire science upon incredibly incomplete discoveries.”

    Listen at 1:52:32

    Open the episode · #2517 - Taylor Sheridan
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