Alice Roberts on human evolution: why our species is not as exceptional as we think
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Michael Marshall
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Professor Alice Roberts, a biological anthropologist and broadcaster, discusses human evolution and challenges the notion of human exceptionalism in her new book "Humans." She argues that despite our unique abilities like big brains and bipedalism, humans are fundamentally animals. The article explores her journey from medicine and surgery to anthropology, and covers key themes from her work including evolutionary adaptations, human origins, and our place in the natural world.
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Twitter / XAlice Roberts on human evolution: why our species is not as exceptional as we thinknewscientist.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledWe are fundamentally, at the end of the day, animals
Physically, Homo sapiens is not that special in the animal world
She was captivated by the evolutionary story of the ape that walked and talked
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