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Domesticated Evolution: The Impact of the Man Made World on Human Evolution

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We are a product of our environment. The world we live in shapes who we are, from our physical appearance to our mental and emotional makeup. This is especially true for humans, who have evolved over the past 10,000 years to live in a world of our own making.

Domesticated: Evolution in a Man-Made World

by Richard C. Francis

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In his new book, Domesticated Evolution, author Jared Diamond argues that the man made world has been a major force in human evolution. Diamond points to a number of ways in which the man made world has shaped our physical appearance, including:

Our smaller bodies. Humans today are significantly smaller than our ancestors who lived 10,000 years ago. This is likely due to the fact that we no longer need to hunt and gather for food, which requires a lot of physical activity.
Our larger brains. Humans have larger brains than any other animal on Earth. This is likely due to the fact that we need to be able to process information and solve problems in Free Download to survive in the man made world.
Our longer lifespans. Humans today live much longer than our ancestors. This is likely due to the fact that we have access to better food, healthcare, and sanitation.

Diamond also argues that the man made world has shaped our mental and emotional makeup, including:

Our increased intelligence. Humans are the most intelligent species on Earth. This is likely due to the fact that we have needed to be able to learn and adapt in Free Download to survive in the man made world.
Our increased creativity. Humans are the most creative species on Earth. This is likely due to the fact that we have needed to be able to find new ways to solve problems in Free Download to survive in the man made world.
Our increased empathy. Humans are the most empathetic species on Earth. This is likely due to the fact that we have needed to be able to cooperate with each other in Free Download to survive in the man made world.

Diamond's book is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the impact of the man made world on human evolution. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of humanity and the future of our species.