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Rewriting the Story of Humankind

World Science Festival via YouTube

Overview

Explore groundbreaking discoveries challenging long-held assumptions about human origins and what makes our species unique in this thought-provoking talk. Join paleoanthropologist Lee Berger and host Brian Greene as they delve into recent findings that have expanded our family tree and are reshaping our understanding of human history. Examine attributes traditionally associated with human exceptionalism, such as fire-taming, artistic expression, and creative problem-solving, while considering how new evidence is transforming these perspectives. Gain insights into the latest developments in paleoanthropology and their implications for our understanding of human evolution and our place in the natural world.

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Rewriting the Story of Humankind

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