Be sure to check out all my Rising Star coverage, from the early days, to the big announcements, pre Netflix fun, post Netflix Fall out, and space disaster! Not to mention those peers reviews! yikes!

Glad to show it off! If you can send me your email at [email protected] I can send more images!

Thanks so much!

We do in fact! Season four is going to be focusing on having guests on the show! Its going to be a blast!

@ great! Cant wait!

Happy Holidays to you too!

Or they don’t lol. And that’s why.

@worldofpaleoanthropology touché, M'sieur.

Yes, absolutely! That’s just the oldest found to date!

Reading is on of the best ways to learn - are you referring to George’s book? Didn’t forget the link? Sorry; trying to remember this episode!

@ yes George’s book.

Thanks! 🙏

Happy New Year to you too!

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Cool story bro

Curious to know where that number came from? I’ve never heard of an estimation of all hominin fossil remains. I’d be curious to know the source for my own knowledge

@worldofpaleoanthropology The big brain of ai overview. Don't read too much into it. Regardless of whether it is 6,500 or 15k it's still pretty small compared to any existing population.

@@WhiteRanger1298 So you threw out a random number. Got it.

@@worldofpaleoanthropology lol people like you are so annoying. No wonder your channel is so unpopular.

Thanks so much! Glad to have you! Plenty more to come!

He might agree knowing him haha

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much for the feedback, I'll keep the audio in mind!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for listening

That’s a fun idea! We will have to visit in Season 4!

Glad you enjoyed!

The sphenoid bone, a complex structure at the base of the skull, has played a significant role in the evolutionary development of the human cranium. Its intricate morphology and strategic position have influenced various aspects of cranial architecture, impacting both function and form. Structural Integration and Cranial Stability Positioned centrally, the sphenoid bone articulates with multiple cranial bones, contributing to the overall stability and integrity of the skull. This central “keystone” position has been crucial in the evolutionary transition from early tetrapods to modern humans, facilitating the accommodation of an expanding brain while maintaining structural coherence.  Facilitation of Sensory and Neural Functions The sphenoid bone houses several foramina and canals that allow the passage of critical neurovascular structures, including the optic canal for the optic nerve and the superior orbital fissure for nerves controlling eye movements. This configuration has been essential in the evolution of enhanced sensory capabilities, particularly vision, by providing protected pathways for nerves and vessels.  Adaptations in Cranial Morphogenesis Research into the morphogenesis of the sphenoid bone during human development suggests that its complex shape and development patterns have implications for craniofacial evolution. The bone’s development is closely linked with the overall morphology of the skull, influencing the spatial arrangement of cranial components and the accommodation of the brain and sensory organs.  Implications for Paleoanthropology In paleoanthropology, variations in the sphenoid bone among different hominin species provide insights into their phylogenetic relationships and functional adaptations. For instance, changes in the sphenoid’s structure can reflect dietary adaptations, respiratory functions, and even aspects of social behavior, as cranial base morphology influences vocal tract configuration. Understanding the evolutionary significance of the sphenoid bone offers a window into the complex interplay between structure and function that has shaped the human skull. Its development reflects broader evolutionary pressures and adaptations, highlighting the intricate pathways through which human cranial morphology has evolved.

I love it! Exactly! 👍

Pure fantasy

​@worldofpaleoanthropology You would be aware that the test of a theory is not a rhetorical denial but a prediction from the theory which can be calibrated. At 25:15 you ask the question of when did Neanderthals begin to think abstractly about the world around them eg a rock as an object to be manipulated by their intelligence. You didn't really put up a default prior state but it would seem that an articulation would be 'rather than being subjectively experienced as a thing in itself. Your guest really doesn't answer. However the mythology gives you an answer: when Neanderthal consciousness turned away from the Tree of Life as the means to Understand the purpose of Life and made the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil the focus of how to Understand life on Earth. Everyone actually experiences this even today around age 7, the so called age of reason when it dawns on the seven year old that Self is a distinct locus of conscious awareness of events being experienced in Life, separate from parents, siblings, friends and school class acquaintances who are Other. Non-Aspie Self realises Other are OtherSelf, locii of separate domains each delimited by Boundary and Relationship is built to connect locii, a bridge across no-mans land which become the platform for interactions between Self and Other. However Aspie Self never develops this concept of Limited Self demarcated by Boundary, so has no concept of Boundary nor building Relationship using small talk and unspoken communication to keep things fluid, and all interactions are transactional. Non-Aspies recognise that Other has their own Understanding and one cannot Will to Act solely on Self's Understanding but compromise and consensus must be worked out with stakeholders with win-win as a goal. Aspies do not conceive of this multiplicity of Understanding so their Will to Act is fused to their own particular Understanding. Musk is an example as is Thunberg who has stated this is her secret power. This is the basis of the unyielding iron will exhibited by Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady. In their mind there is no multiplicity of Understanding just as there is none in the mind of infants. Everyone is on the same page they assume. In the dawn of human consciousness represented by mythological Adam this was true, the Tree of Life was that unified consciousness. Then around Neanderthal's age 7 that fractured but Neanderthals, as with Aspies, did not recognise this fracturing and eventually Neanderthal society imploded due to an inability to compromise and cooperate.

@@RoundSomeStuff You keep up with that crazy juice lol

Asperger’s is not even recognized anymore.

@@worldofpaleoanthropology Well you don't say. Would an Aspie care what a bunch of Non Player Characters thought? By merging the two it confounds any analysis when conclusions are drawn. It was for ease of diagnosis and legal reasons.

@ It’s actually because the diagnostic criteria was set by a nazi exploring eugenics, but ok, believe what you will.

Such as? I’d like to hear these names lol, because I’ve literally never heard that.

I know! I hope to visit one day! There are so many stunning archaeological sites around the world, as I was commenting with someone else this afternoon!

Glad you think so!

I try!