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Politics : The Environmentalist Thread
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To: neolib who wrote (20979)3/26/2008 3:25:28 AM
From: DavesM  Read Replies (2) of 36917
 
Why do you have such a problem with the theory, that the use of fire and cooking provided the evolutionary drive that led to human evolution? Are you an evolutionary anthropologist who believes that hunting led to the evolution of modern man? Is it political?

You claim that there is no support for the theory that fire led to the evolution of man. Well, you are flat out wrong. Wrangham first published his theory in 1999, and scientists continue publishing papers adding to his case. His theory continues to survive, and he has been interviewed about his theory in journals such as Scientific American and Science. It is neither what you call an "outlandish" or "stupid claim" - even if it isn't the "consensus view".

His theory explains things like how early man (and homo erectus) was able to support the added energy requirement of a doubling of brain size. Realize that before one can have a big brain, one must find a way to meet the nutritional needs of a big brain - and do so consistently for a long time. Wrangham's theory also helps explain why early man developed small weak jaws with little teeth. Why female humans were able to increase in size relative to males (when compared to earlier hominids or other primates). His theory explains these things and more. Read his paper.

Fire Good!
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