Anthropologist Argues that Modern Humans Are Wimps Posted: 1 month ago by bingo
Peter McAllister argues that human physical strength and endurance have deteriorated over time.
Many prehistoric Australian aboriginals could have outrun world 100 and 200 meters record holder Usain Bolt in modern conditions.
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Posted: 1 month ago by cecilberman:
Yeah, but I can kick aboriginal ass in Tetris!
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Posted: 1 month ago by DoggySpew:
Why is this news ?
Modern humans do not put energy into their muscles, but in the brains.
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Posted: 1 month ago by Chamale:
« DoggySpew : Why is this news ?
Modern humans do not put energy into their muscles, but in the brains. Exactly. An ancient aboriginal might have run 20% faster than Usain Bolt, but Bolt could balance a checkbook 100X faster - a skill that matters a lot more in the modern world.
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Posted: 1 month ago by DoggySpew:
Well, at least people SHOULD put energy in their brains. Too much idiots around.
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Posted: 1 month ago by BrownTrout:
...and the wimps shall inherit the Earth.
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