The Evolution of the Human Head - Daniel E. Lieberman

In one sense, human heads function much like those of other mammals. We use them to chew, smell, swallow, think, hear, and so on. But, in other respects, the human head is quite unusual. Unlike other animals, even our great ape cousins, our heads are short and wide, very big-brained, snoutless, largely furless, and perched on a short, nearly vertical neck. sets out to explain how the human head works, and why our heads evolved in this peculiarly human way.
In this video, Harvard University Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology Daniel E. Lieberman describes the research presented in his new book The Evolution of the Human Head.
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[@thibodeauxj12]

witch head is he talking about now?

[@Ken19700]

Are there plans for an Audible version of this book?

[@harvardupress]

Not at this time. Thank you for your interest!

[@mykulpierce]

Swimming accounts for all those movements as well. The nose-shape makes more sense for swimming. Looking at the fertile crescent. And perhaps a pre Mediterranean to Atlantic connection there were more swamp lands where modern homosapiens evolved.

[@ilove2run89]

You are correct. They evolved from SOMETHING. We can trace our evolutionary heritage to the first cellular organisms, which in turned were created when amino acids were combined in the right amounts and exposed to an environment in which life was possible.

[@lakatchucha]

great speaker!

[@noemorepain]

Answer this: Who invented the Bacterial Flagellum motor, and what did it evolve from ?

[@SilentHill737]

these small discoveries lead to big changes in the way we think

[@saltedpork461]

I didn't say anything about atheism, friend. But if you want to go there, you're wrong. Atheism does not claim anything, it refutes a claim. Only theists are claiming that any sort of deity exists. So it's on them to prove their claim. And just because some unintelligent evangelicals wrote some books "refuting" atheism (which is something you literally cannot do) does not make them correct.

[@maluminse1]

Not evolution just description. Interesting none the less.

[@Sophieraye]

There's nothing wrong with a little head.

[@apama2000]

The proof is all around you, all you have to do is open your eyes and see it. This is a bit too complicated a topic for me to explain it to you in only 500 characters so if you want me to do a better job explaining this to you just pm me.

[@FourthPowerTV]

There is no definitive answer as to how we all came to be. What I was getting at is that nobody is correct nor incorrect in regards to the origin of mankind. As of right now with our current technology we can't prove or disprove the existence of a God or gods. There are many theories out there (gravity and evolution, both of which I personally believe in) that try to provide answers to controversial issues, but it is up to the individual to decide which ones to accept or deny.

[@PrairieWindSun]

Oh look, more evolution theology debates within the comments section of youtube. Nothing to see here folks, move along and enjoy the video.

[@Calbenmike]

No magic here, just simple logic. Speaking of logic, you tell me to not tell others they're wrong but you do the same in your retort. Makes perfect sense.

[@saltedpork461]

Write down your proof that the theory of evolution is a lie, get it peer reviewed, and collect your Nobel Prize.

[@hamfist1]

There's a skull inside my head. Whoa.

[@FourthPowerTV]

Well that's your opinion. If you want to believe in magic fine by me. Just don't go around telling everyone that they are wrong and that your are right because you're not. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

[@Asdfghjkl4804545]

I hate when people who can't even spell people correctly try to tell novel people what they should spend their time studying. Where is your doctoral thesis? Are you just waiting for the world to change around you and not take part in its observation?

[@Wahchicawah]

So the human head evolved from something? "Didn't evolve from nothing"=Evolved from something. watch those double negatives. #evolution

[@SaucyCinna]

I just burst out laughing when I see Harvard videos talking about evolution when they actually started out as a Christian college, the irony.

[@Calbenmike]

The burden of proof lies with athiests, NOT creationists. There are novels after novels of information refuting athiesm.

[@speedsurfer123]

thumbs up if you think the thumbnail looks like kevin murphy from rifftrax

[@Calbenmike]

Such a rubberstamp comment. I believe everything I say.

[@SaltyFrenchFries]

And do you stone all those who believe in anything else the Church does not?

[@ShinjiIkari459]

inb4 nobody realizes you're trolling

[@Mac102250]

Seems like manmanguy was just making a joke, hence "I can't stand people speaking truth..."

[@Lizardi343]

Im pretty sure he was just joking dude. Calm down

[@JordanMinecraft]

Aliens....

[@jaredstauffer45]

yea huh

[@lspklead]

LOL!

[@saltedpork461]

Troll harder.

[@apama2000]

I pity your ignorance. Evolution has proof, theology doesn't. How is that so hard to comprehend?

[@TheRattlehead69]

I could argue with you about this comment ALL day, but I won't, I don't care to enough. There is enough childish arguments going on already out here, I personally believe Jesus does exist and I don't care who agrees, that's your God given ability to choose to not believe.

[@jaredstauffer45]

jesus loves you

[@Under_Growth]

the Christians aren't gonna like this....