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There are no “anatomically modern” elephants. Why do we treat humans differently?
A quote from Phillip Tobias illustrates the strange way that we talk about human variation compared to other species.
Mar 3, 2020 • 
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There are no “anatomically modern” elephants. Why do we treat humans differently?
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The "blooming, buzzing confusion" of William James
I investigate the origin of a well-known quote by William James, which refers to "a baby's first experience of the world." Includes excerpts from James…
Apr 30, 2010 • 
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