Are We The Only Humans?

[@TroopperFoFo]

Imagine what the world would be like if the other species of humans didn't go extinct.

[@thinkfact]

TroopperFoFo I basically think of lord of the rings without the magic. All these different types of humanoids that would most likely be living away from the others to some extent. It's crazy but amazing at the same time! Thanks for the comment and for taking the time to watch!

[@you2tooyou2too]

OMG Cats & dogs living together!?! (oh, that's right, they do.)

[@legendariersgaming]

Noticed a slight error in the description: It lists the song artist as "Time" and the song name as "Alex Badea" when in fact it is the other way around. A quick edit would work fine! :)

[@thinkfact]

***** Got it, Thank you!

[@thefactwall5446]

Dale is the Ultimate Human.

[@thinkfact]

TheFactWall Only on Sundays, and the third Friday in August. ;)

[@AlternateHistoryHub]

Great video!

[@thinkfact]

AlternateHistoryHub Thanks Cody.

[@guel95ftw]

AlternateHistoryHub I didn't know you watched Think Fact!

[@Ozkiii]

AlternateHistoryHub iiii

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

Have you ever thought about getting a green screen? I think it would be a worthy investment. You should do some remote features and film outside in nature.

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

I hope you look up to Brian Cox like I do.

[@you2tooyou2too]

Zoom.exe has a perfectly usable 'green-screen' effect, that can be recorded. I'm not sure of the resolution compatibility.

[@joshuablanco7058]

So it's basically Vsauce + Pewdiepie = ThinkFact Awesome! I subbed :-)

[@ThePogoBro]

Joshua The Filipino BUT... pewdiepie just screams into a mic.....

[@ThePogoBro]

***** which guy?

[@ThePogoBro]

***** how?

[@josephstout1461]

Just stumbled upon your channel yesterday and have to say how refreshing it is to find a "gimmick-less" informational channel for a change. No quip-filled intro tagline. No migraine inducing pop graphics. No snazzy exit catchphrase. Just and intelligent Homo Sapiens Sapiens putting forth a topic and informing the viewer on that topic. And it's great to see videos that are well thought out and clearly presented by someone who obviously understands the material. You have a new "sub" as of today and I'm looking forward to viewing both your past and future content. And as to the topic at hand. I am quite comfortable having all of these fascinating peoples in my bloodline. Without them I wouldn't be who I am; none of us would. I don't know if it is shame, a lack of humility or just pure prejudice that would lead someone to distance themselves. But I myself take pride in the knowledge that all of these intelligent, resourceful, rugged and persevering people came before me. And I too am grateful for my solid brow line!

[@zachnesmith]

I tried to think seriously about this video....but I kept giggling whenever you said "homo erectus." *tee hee! tee hee!*

[@anticorncob6]

zach nesmith I think sex jokes like that are immature, yet I find poop and pee jokes funny.

[@zachnesmith]

anticorncob6 Hey, each to their own :)

[@afa78djd]

zach nesmith To each their own?

[@plethrons]

I really like where you went with the video while trying to answer the main question. Really informative!

[@thinkfact]

Plethrons Hey pal, long time no speak! Taking simple yet still interesting questions and providing a lot of context around the question seems to be something people enjoy quite a bit, especially if it gives people a new perspective! It's always fun to do. Thanks for the comment and we will have to catch up sometime! Take care.

[@Travis-larsen]

Awesome video. Especially like the last part about language being a barrier and the need for continually updating our ideologies.

[@marvinetruw]

I'm so glad i found this channel

[@thinkfact]

Marvin Etruw Glad to have you around!

[@MZZenyl]

Never thought about it like that - thanks for changing my views on Human as a broad term. Really interesting to think about.

[@thinkfact]

Zenyl I'm happy to hear! This is why I absolutely love doing this because one of my favorite things to do is to give people new perspectives and ideas! Makes all of this worthwhile. Thanks for sharing and I appreciate your comment!

[@MZZenyl]

Think Fact Thanks for taking your time to reply, and keep up the great work!

[@thinkfact]

Zenyl I'm definitely trying my best right now because I realized there may come a day I simply won't be able to do it. You guys mean a lot to me, what you have to say, what you have on your mind, I am truly interested! And that's why I try to invest time back into the community. :) Take care!

[@MZZenyl]

Think Fact You too, it's really great seeing KZbinrs with quite large subscriber bases who take this much interest into their communities. :)

[@knoqturne6811]

I've heard it said that if a Neanderthal wore a T-shirt and jeans and rode the bus, most people wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Interesting topic, good video to explore it.

[@thinkfact]

Keith Clark That is true, there's a video somewhere on KZbin where they have a guy in neanderthal make up walk around New York and wasn't even bothered.

[@conjecturemm]

Hey! Interesting stuff. I actually just filmed something short on how we're probably mostly part neanderthal and denisovan haha. But yeah, I thought it was interesting what you said about race...that it's a construct. I don't know if I entirely agree with that, but I think ethnicity is a better tool to use than race, anyway.

[@denisekay8560]

Dale, You have No Idea how Grateful I am that YOU pronounce "Neanderthal" Correctly! Thank You!!!

[@TRACTOOOOOOOOOR]

Awesome, man! Keep em coming!

[@MooSeeker_Star]

I love how you end with those thought-provoking quotes

[@tiaraambrose2216]

You are amazing!

[@thinkfact]

+Tiara Ambrose Thanks!

[@jadog81542]

You rock Dale

[@thinkfact]

Thank you, Jason! :)

[@Ben_D.]

I love your vids. Bit fast paced, so i have to hit the pause button to keep up with all the graphics and still listen to you. Subbed.

[@cookiemonsterules]

You have so many more views now. I'm glad you kept at it

[@thinkfact]

Saxon Anglo Dedication and hard work is paying off more and more. :)

[@Asidders]

Brilliant. This is the type of video that should have waay more views!

[@dafatboy101]

Yet another piece of awesome content, Dale!

[@BrickmotionYT]

What if there's some alien species that coincedencly calls itself "human" too? Then we would definitly not be the only humans.

[@thinkfact]

BrickMotionStudeos EINS That would really throw everybody off. Haha

[@mariuszj3826]

BrickMotionStudeos EINS Oh the humanatee!!!

[@SchardtCinematic]

I remember seeing a photo of two identical looking girls that found each other online. They wondered if they might be Realtek. They both took a DNA test. The results came back that they were not related at all in anyway despite that they could pass as twins.

[@flywithjacob]

Ah, nothing like some Sunday science from Dale. Another great video!

[@thinkfact]

Jacob Wilson I'm happy you enjoyed it, I was trying to get out for Saturday but simply didn't have enough time. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@VulcanTrekkie45]

I agree 100% with the definitions that you gave. I was worried that you were going to say that some people want to use the word human to refer to certain other intelligent species such as dolphins.

[@thinkfact]

Spencer O'Dowd I'm happy to hear, and yeah that would be highly problematic. I think a special term to describe highly intelligent organisms might be useful.

[@marcanthonyramos3801]

You're awesome Dale, thanks for the knowledge!

[@jclark9442]

Thank you Dale! I've enjoyed all your videos

[@thinkfact]

Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@fayemau]

Can't agree more with your conclusion!

[@VanHoenheim]

"Human" is one of those words with multiple definitions and a ton of interpretive meanings that, as you discussed in the video, aren't necessarily accurate. Biologically, human is in reference to our subspecies, but a lot of people have inaccurate interpretations of this definition. Culturally, human is in reference to our minds, as any intelligent entity that behaves similarly enough to what we consider a normal person would be considered human. Theoretically, even an artificial intelligence, alien being, or even just an animal that could speak a human language could be considered somewhat human or to have humanity. I think we're approaching a cultural point where we recognize the importance of our mental humanity and we recognize the bias in associating biological humanity with mental humanity.We're still a long way off, but there are plenty of people who can openly discuss this open minded view, which is a pretty big step forward.

[@thinkfact]

TabletopGodhands Definitely. Our language obviously predates their understanding so previously conceived ideas in terms of how inclusive specific terminology can be is being challenged as we learn more about how similar we are to specific organisms and even objects. We are discovering faster then our minds in culture is changing about our previous constructs, and that's what makes it so difficult in terms of implicating them. You bring up a lot of good points and hopefully these issues can eventually be solved so that way they don't negatively impact how we can understand the world and express it. Thank you for the comment!

[@VanHoenheim]

Of course, it's always fun to comment on your videos since they always bring up interesting topics and discussions; keep em coming!

[@ERROR0426]

Awesome! Very well-put!

[@bud856]

Great video man!

[@thinkfact]

Yasin Nouri I'm happy to hear, thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@vicleaken]

THANK YOU! No one that I know of has ever expressed these truths as clearly as you have done here Darryl. Good job.

[@djbuttermilkbiscuit5205]

Great video dale

[@thinkfact]

dick police Thank you my good sir.

[@andrewurena6720]

Very interesting great video bud!

[@thinkfact]

Andrew urena I'm happy you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@mizanmizan375]

why does this channel not have 7 billion subscribers????

[@thinkfact]

Mizan Uddin I'm pretty sure it's the illuminati, it's the only logical explanation. Haha

[@AskKoreans]

Hats off to you Dale, for your research.. very informative video :)

[@thinkfact]

Али Шах Thank you my good sir. ;)

[@AskKoreans]

You always welcome Dear :)

[@KijanaMBrajon]

good stuff bro, keep it up.

[@thinkfact]

Kijana Brajon Thanks for taking the time to watch, I appreciate it!

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

I'm glad I'm in medicine. I'm still learning age old Latin terminology for modern medicine. Those meanings are not changing. You can basically make up new words by attaching random prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms together.

[@darthblackandmild1742]

I would say the "end game" is a perpetually widening perspective. All things are good or bad based solely on your own personal perspective. Likewise truth, depends greatly on our own point of view.

[@TokioHotelISKawaii]

This is really interesting. I love your videos so much :)

[@gleleylo]

Great video, thanks!

[@kaxama]

Great video ! I see you as Vsauce 4 :)

[@thinkfact]

kaxama Wow, thank you very much I appreciate that!

[@kaxama]

Think Fact Your format is great, your content is awesome, I'm watching and enjoying every video. So thank YOU. Keep on rocking!

[@thinkfact]

kaxama That really means a lot to me, thank you. You just made my day! ;) And you can count on it!

[@TinoSoto]

I enjoy every one of these videos. 

[@thinkfact]

Tino Soto I'm happy to hear, thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@leondyson3682]

What about the cone head skulls found in Peru, Bolivia and ancient Egypt?

[@diegofernandez7504]

Those are human skulls. The natives would press stones a against their newborn's head shaping it into a cone shape. They did this because it was their way of fashion back then.

[@hyenacub]

Extremely well written/spoken. C:

[@vivianjames357]

oh god the "first" comments below mine make me ashamed to call myself one of them which should never have to happen because this is a fun EDUCATIONAL channel that promotes a life long love of learning that we're all sunscribers to well what ever another great video, dale

[@thinkfact]

David Taylor It's mostly just the young people! Haha, it's weird saying that as a 20-year-old. But it's awesome to have them actually watch my videos. People under the age of 18 make up for only about 15% of my audience, witch is crazy small in contrast to most others KZbin channels. Haha I always appreciate your comments and you're icon always catches my eye too. Take care!

[@vivianjames357]

well I appreciate your videos! yours and vsauce are my favorite after all oh and you do have to wonder how accurate registered ages are because so many people list their age as at least 18 oh and its so weird because im also twenty! see, you really have earned your success! I love the character I have as my icon and I hope you have a great day!

[@Adamlovag1]

The background music was a bit too loud , at some parts i could barly hear what you were sayin

[@thinkfact]

Balázs Ádám Sorry about that, sometimes it's too loud sometimes it's not loud enough. I'll try to be more careful next time, thank you for letting me know!

[@miriameh5289]

I feel the term human encompasses most of what we use it for today. For the majority of the world, any person we consider to be legally the same species (or subspecies) is considered a human. I feel like the word you might be looking for is humane, which you seemed to describe with the Neanderthals burying their dead and therefore showing this quality through compassion and civility. I feel it is equally possible for entirely different species to be humane. For this purpose I'll refer to Dictionary.com's definition of humane: characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed. I know my dogs and cats seem very compassionate towards each other. When my older dog broke her leg, the younger slowed down to help her. When one of my old cats died, the others sat and mourned for hours, and I often catch them sitting quietly in her burial place. They also seem to realize when I am sad, and will often give extra attention in those situations. In this way my pets are humane without being human. Please correct me if I am wrong, but from my (probably incorrect) comprehension of your video, I feel that the definition for human need not be expanded.

[@jasontscott-west6037]

0:12 the bottom center-left guy in the blue shirt. I've seen him before. Did he play on Power Rangers or something?

[@thinkfact]

Jason T Scott-West No idea, I got the picture from a place that was attempting to show off different haircuts.

[@binyon7]

this guy does great work.

[@thinkfact]

+Binyon H I appreciate it, thank you!

[@Fabiozon]

Very good video! Congrats and thanks from a Biologist from Argentina.

[@submarineguesthouse2726]

thanks for such a research keep going

[@pastelab]

Interesting video Dale! Throughout the video I was thinking of the family that walked on four legs, did you hear of them? Anyways they really questions what it means to be human :)

[@thinkfact]

Sana Qureshi I never heard of them, is it an intentional thing? I'm actually going to make a video over what does it mean to be human next for the video after my next one, for a contest. It will be a short video. Always nice to hear from you, take care!

[@cas7152]

Dale is no human. Dale is a whale because it rymes :3 Love your videos, Dale the Whale!

[@thinkfact]

Cas Van Veen I'm a whale, who lives in a pale, with a pet snail, which can deliver mail, and he can not fail.

[@annaann3054]

Omg Kim Hyun-joong and IU XD

[@rhea6917]

Anna Ann yaaas!

[@joshpearson2928]

So basically Human species -AMH subspecies -Neanderthal subspecies Denisovans subspecies

[@thinkfact]

Josh Pearson Homo sapiens species With multiple sub species. Also including Homo sapiens idaltu. It gets a bit tricky considering some are quite clearly more related to each other than others, so not wanting to put them at the same level of distance from one another is what's been giving scientists new issues to solve.

[@KManAbout]

Think Fact I think it is more interestesting to consider why the all went extinct and we are the only ones left.

[@joshpearson2928]

So we're like a breed of human

[@ralfkruger300]

For me the term human is strongly connected to humanoid and so I would consider everything humanoid from this planet (yes, I watch lots of sci fi) human. Meaning when it is from earth and walks on two legs etc. I call it human!

[@jimjohnson5942]

i think it would be cool if you made a video about technology and how far we can go with it. like is there a limit to what we can learn? is it possible that we could ever figure out everything about the universe?

[@stacyloveharper3314]

Im binge watching!

[@Talqu1lla]

This reminds me of The Croods. This gives me a different way of thinking because it's probably gives us an insight of this information within the movie.

[@stoneslash]

perhaps instead of opening up the root meaning of the old word we should instead create a new word to hold the meaning of our new understanding.

[@theinfohub206]

Great video! I like how you are getting more in depth with your topics. What do you think would happen if Neanderthals, Denisovans and the other subspecies were alive today. Would we be separate but equal with them, would we segregate them, would they segregate us, or would we coexist with them! You should suggest this topic to Alternate History Hub.

[@BamaFanEdge]

Infohub Based on our history, I think we can safely assume that we would capture and buy and sell them to do work that is unfit for us "proper" humans. Then if by some chance we considered them human enough to be emancipated and afforded civil liberties, we would most definitely whitewash our role in their oppression by claiming they were too uncivilized to care for themselves anyways. We would stereotype them and cast them in a negative light so that any misfortune they endure is deserved and we are the righteous ones for allowing them exist along side of us.And our cops would shoot them.

[@theinfohub206]

Would they do the same to us? Neanderthals did have stronger bodies and bigger brains.

[@thinkfact]

Infohub I'm not going to lie but I think it wouldn't be very pretty. We would probably either separate each other, or attempt to make slaves and do horrible things to one another. If they did manage to survive to a modern era like today I feel that they would be much more excepted but I fear there is a strong potential it would be an "us vs them" perspective as time went on. Early encounters it seemed to have been a relatively peaceful, but I doubt that would've been the case forever especially considering how much distraction we have done to ourselves. I've actually suggested this exact scenario to Cody at Alternate History Hub a few months ago for a potential collaboration, coincidentally enough. We were planning on doing it, but we never got around to it. But I'm still open to doing it though!

[@thinkfact]

Infohub True, physically and is very likely mentally they were more capable than us. But what eventually would put humans on top is that we were more social. Humans interacted with each other much more often then Neanderthals. Because of that, you know they were originally more advanced than I us technologically our social behavior allowed us to bypass them, and even absorb them into our own populations. We outnumber them and there was simply wasn't a social construct involving saving their own kind. So they went extinct.

[@freesci8863]

Of all human species that existed, we are the only one left. Weird to think that there could have been other intelligent species alive. But seeing the problems we had with simple skin colors, I guess this is for the best.

[@thinkfact]

FreeDoum Definitely, as mentioned in the video would be something similar to a "Lord of the Rings" universe where there would be multiple humanoids. But totally agreed that it probably wouldn't be good, I feel this planet ain't big enough for two or more different humankinds.

[@misschoklate2012]

I enjoy your videos and I enjoy the information.

[@urbfilms]

Great video! Really well researched, and it really made me think! Keep it up! As for the comment question, I don't personally mind the term "humans" bring more inclusive. As you said, the facts should shape the definition, not the other way around, and if we need to change how we think of the word, "human," then so be it. That's all I really have to say. Great video, Dale!

[@thinkfact]

Urbfilms Hey, thanks for taking the time to watch! I'm happy you picked up on that statement! It will be really difficult to get everybody on page when it comes to reworking terminology, but it's so necessary. The only issue is the people who want to refuse two of knowledge it for whatever reason. Thanks for the comment and take care my friend!

[@cheesejoe2654]

Your videos are amazing and genious you deserve so many more subscribers. I suggest you to all my friends.

[@simonglass7322]

What do you use for your editing in your videos?

[@thinkfact]

Hippy Joe Final Cut Pro x

[@claironaut]

Damn. Good looking as well as clever. Great video, subscribed.

[@Leonvddeure13]

Hi, nice video, but the music is a bit odd, I mean it is a bit distracting and not supportive for the information. Use basic chill music, it's not that we are dancing while watching this video. Love your channel, keep the good work up

[@thinkfact]

Leon Van der deure I started out editing the video to match the music, even I realized there was a little different but was too far invested to feel that I should change it. At the time it felt alright but I can definitely imagine it being a bit too much for some people so I will definitely be more careful next time, take care!

[@pontus8707]

Ur vids are cool but please reconsider ur choice of music in the background, so annoying

[@jaredj631]

When they find one example of a sub species. How do they know if it's not just someone with abnormalities such as Williams syndrome. Four instance Williams syndrome can in some cases give strange or exaggerated facial features.

[@SteelVoltagerpg]

This really made me think about what it means to be a human. Thanks!

[@thinkfact]

steelvoltage I'm happy to hear! Sometimes our words limit our understandings, so being critical of our words and sometimes help us reevaluate certain ideas! Thanks for taking the time to watch, have a good one!

[@paulchow611]

For me, the fact that "human" is more inclusive is probably not surprising. However, I am really curious what the key that lead us(Homo sapiens) to be more intelligent than the other "human"

[@thinkfact]

chow siuping Definitely. Well one thing is, we don't know if we were smarter more intelligent. The reason why we were able to beat out to the other humanoids is partly due to our social lifestyles. Anatomically modern humans were much more social then Neanderthals. And that may simply have been due to specific factors as we evolved. Neanderthals and it's a very likely they had much better dexterity then us, they even had better technology than us for a while. But with social skills, ideas, technology, and skills spread like wildfire. And that is what most likely gave us a population edge that would come to allow us to absorb all competitors. Neanderthals were much more isolated, and whatever caused them to be less social than us lead to their downfall as we began leaving Africa.

[@jeremiahsmith4581]

Looking at the title, at first, I honestly thought this would be a video exploring if there could possibly be other human or humanlike species around the universe just like how in movies where they have humans in other planets and being native there. Or just to a more realistic term, some species that somehow evolved just like humans or similarly in other planets completely isolated from US humans.

[@akari9900]

Humans: The species which somehow, found controversy in pretty much everything Actually, have there ever been a thing, which all of humanity agreed on? and I mean *_every single human_*

[@thinkfact]

Sky シ I think every single human that is ever existed can agree that breathing, having a full stomach, and quenching thirst is pretty awesome. Haha ;)

[@chesseswar]

In my opinion, for one to display human qualities, or be "humane", he/she/it must show compassion for others, at least of its own species. This reminds me of a ***** video that talked about our philosophy of what we considered to be human (I think, maybe I'm just making this up, memories get jumbled in my brain sometimes). Think Fact thoughts?

[@thinkfact]

Pranav Eswaran Well we typically call somebody "inhumane" or nonhuman/monster as an insult. I think that's partly because we recognize good behavior in all reality is a very special thing we are capable of and truly be what should represent us as a whole. So when we have individuals who lack this, we try to separate them from us. In more modern times with the advent of understanding how the chemistry in our brain works and psychology, many individuals you have this lack of empathy tended to have psychological issues. Showing us that there is a true divide in terms of brain chemistry. But I guess the problem lies with who gets to make that call. Should all of human behavior be considered "humane" are only the behavior we think people should have? Tough questions. Thanks for the comment!

[@Arbitrary6104]

Pranav Eswaran Well many animals exhibit compassion, an obvious example is of course dogs but there are many other "humane" animals according to this definition of yours...

[@gpl992]

Haha idc the reconstruction of the Neanderthal girl was kinda cute :0 !

[@sirmel11]

That Degrassi picture though

[@wilescoful]

well said

[@MarcelloSevero]

I think the word "human" itself should become obsolete, at least from a scientific perspective. Really nothing wrong with not being ambiguous and using scientific nomenclature.

[@thinkfact]

Lord Marcellus We could start calling ourselves "aware." It's also gender-neutral and sounds cooler. Haha

[@weakw1ll]

Ill watch his again later surely

[@candypaii]

Hey Dale Interesting video, I always had a very passionate interest in the history of our species and the Other sub spe- species like the Neanderthals. I always wondered as a kid how the world would be with a completely new sentinel species conflicting with us humans, how our history, politics, sciences arts and racial/species subjugation would have played out over modern times. Say, would it have been possible that the Neanderthals, in a completely different universe, might have dominated and lived an isolated life in the American continents, and lived in total separation to Homo sapiens and only when we found the new world, would we re-connect, so that we wouldn't inbreed till now and would still be different sub-species? One example is the sentinelese people living in the Andaman Area in the Indian ocean, and I read that they are so isolated to the rest of the species for god knows how long, *that they haven't invented fire yet*. I would love to see if they would become a different species if we don't interact with them for a few hundred thousand years. I would love to have you explore this subject more and make a video.

[@misterosc]

The music doesn't fit the video well. But its really interesting anyways

[@thinkfact]

***** Yeah I realized that a little too late in the video after editing so much to match it. I'll be a little more careful next time, thank you!

[@Petra44YT]

I like the fact that some ancient humans actually loved Neanderthals, instead of just driving them into extinction. :-)

[@sonikku956]

Oh we drove those Neanderthals into extinction alright...by sex. We fucked them into extinction!

[@gurosigurdbergundhaugen1111]

I find it a bit funny that the same people who would probably be most offended by others claiming they partly descended from neanderthals, also would be the ones with the most DNA.

[@thinkfact]

Guro Bergundhaugen It's seemingly mostly exclusive to young earth creationists or certain theological perspective along with a handful of people who just don't believe it for those very reasons mentioned in the video.

[@gurosigurdbergundhaugen1111]

Think Fact Sorry, I meant to write "some of the people". I don`t think my mind was fully present yesterday.

[@muffinclub4371]

3:36 but would you?

[@thinkfact]

Muffin Club Me? Ummmm. I plead the fifth.

[@MrOAKIL246]

Can you make a video about the stoned ape theory?

[@TheLastScoot]

I wish we'd get a good definition of planet. And continent. And country. We have a lot of bad definitions. About race, even though it is possible for two people from different ethnic backgrounds to have more in common with each other than with other people from their respective ethnic backgrounds, that's still much less likely than them having more in common with their respective ethnic background. I think a study showed it being something like 1000-3000 times more likely for people to share more than 50% of genomes that have been identified as being different between races with the race they identify as rather than of another race. I would say that it is useful for people to identify differences between races, because these differences may affect likelihood for people to get certain diseases and the such, even though the differences are minor. We still have as much difference between races as asian dog breeds have with each other, and I wouldn't classify all of them as one breed :P

[@thinkfact]

991woot119 Very interesting point. Most people in academia advise people identifying ancestery over the idea of race. Because race doesn't necessarily give you your correct biological association. Hispanic, Asian, Black, White, Caucasian, these are terms that place people into groups based off of certain observations but don't necessarily correctly provide the necessary context in terms of properly evaluating their actual ancestry. Hispanics and Asians include a very diverse array of individuals many of who do not have much in connection with each other. If you're ancestery is specified as being "X country order region" it would be much easier to identify you. Australian aboriginals and Africans are more separate biologically than Native Americans and East Asians, but unless they live in Oceana they typically get stuck together with Africans and census information. It's a complicated issue and people are constantly working on trying to find away for good clarification. But I believe along with many other people that using ancestry instead of race is the first step. :) Have a good one and thank you for the comment!

[@evanmyers357]

991woot119 I want a definition for mountain, I know one place says it has to be 8,000 feet (or was it meters) above sea level, but no one really goes with that.

[@TheLastScoot]

Think Fact Doing it based on ancestry would definitely be the best place to start, but that could end up splitting people into so many categories as for the distinction to become meaningless. And that distinction is how a lot of the scientific discussion on racial differences is done. Like the tidbit that people of African descent on average have a belly button that is 2 inches higher than people of European descent. Likely because Europeans got into agriculture much earlier, and so having a lower belly button, a disadvantage for running, wouldn't have been too bad for them. But I digress, in my completely non-expert opinion, I think around 8-20 ancestral groups would be best. This does take into account most major regional differences, and some larger minor ones, but doesn't take every tiny one into account. As always, thanks for your interesting replies. It's great to have an in-depth civil discussion on the internet, and even greater to have one with the creator of an educational series.

[@shas1882]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you so much for doing your homework on this subject. I know "certain people" don't want to admit that they share genetic material with "certain other people", and they just have to understand that you are dealing with thousands upon thousands of years of genetic sharing, and damn near anything was possible. And when it comes down to it, we are all just beautiful humans . Thank you for doing this.

[@mihael5402]

The 9th picture at the beginning of the video is IU, hahaha! Way to promote K-Pop! :D

[@juannavarro9907]

Hey, youtube is not updating me and my buddies on your videos and i'm a very loyal subscriber.

[@doc4062]

What makes them think all of us are human?

[@guel95ftw]

brilliant, interesting and inspiring conclusion, if only a few more people thought the same way you and would guess many of your subscribers do we would have a much better world.

[@thinkfact]

Noggarn I can totally agree! Science, consideration, compassion.

[@cathyvickers9063]

Since human means person, it's not necessarily limited to homo sapien sapiens. All of the aliens featured in sci-fi like Star Trek, Star Wars, Stargate SG-1, the original Galactica & others are people, with personal names & species-specific languages, customs, religions, attire, & cultures. Since they are people, they're human!

[@donkulone590]

I've heard there are elves I Iceland and the government there recognizes them and meets with them. Can you look this up?

[@fartzinwind]

Now I have Daft Punk going through my head.

[@jinsilver8351]

I think at the time they did the best they can, only it was not much information, they creating everything from nothing, how to live together or medicine. We just upgrade, have something to learn from past over and over again. Not from far long, but from what you have now. So did our parents, so did grandparents and so on... Also i think people can understand that a lot of things what animal do, logical too. Logical from their point of view, and any living organisms have that kind of behavior

[@mattandmegandiercks8809]

Music in background makes it hard to hear