Human evolution is complex, predicting its future nearly impossible, but we can identify key traits that led to our success and may cause our extinction.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
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University Of Toronto |
| Authors: | David R. Begun |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
The research method involved a review of the primate fossil record, comparative analysis of anatomical features, and examination of archeological findings related to early human tool use. The study also considered genetic data to understand evolutionary changes and the potential future of human evolution.
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The report discusses the evolutionary history of primates, focusing on the development of unique human characteristics and the possibility of future human evolution. It traces the lineage from early primates to the emergence of hominoids, hominids, and eventually the genus Homo. The evolution of brain size, bipedalism, and technology is examined, as well as the potential impacts of modern technology on human evolution. The inevitability of human extinction, either through speciation or disappearance, is acknowledged as a natural part of evolutionary processes.
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