 Human
beings first emerged on the global stage approximately two and a half
million years ago.
During that era, we were not particularly remarkable. We were far from
splitting atoms or engaging in the exchange of NFTs.
In many respects, we were merely another species among many, exerting
no more influence on our surroundings than parrots, cheetahs, or
jellyfish.
While we possessed larger brains, walked upright, utilized tools, and
exhibited strong social behaviors, we were not unique in these traits.
Numerous other human species coexisted alongside us.
A prevalent misconception is that Homo sapiens, the final human species
to appear, evolved in a linear fashion from earlier human forms. In
reality, early Homo sapiens coexisted with at least six other human
species.
What became
of our relatives?
Two opposing theories attempt to elucidate this phenomenon—one
optimistic, the other more ominous.
The Interbreeding Theory posits that Homo sapiens began to interbreed
with other human species, most notably Homo neanderthalensis, leading
to a gradual amalgamation of these groups. Watch
the video below for a more in-depth synopsis. .
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