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As far as I can tell, the endurance running hypothesis is not considered a settled matter, but even if it is true, it doesn’t mean that subsequent adaptations i
by baddox 9y ago
As far as I can tell, the endurance running hypothesis is not considered a settled matter, but even if it is true, it doesn’t mean that subsequent adaptations in all or some groups of humans hasn’t compromised this ability. Moreover, perhaps the environment when humans evolved on the plains of Africa didn’t provide much selective pressure for joints to last as many years as modern humans expect their joints to last.
- nl 9y agoYes I agree it's not settled. But nor is it settled that running causes damage, and I think the endurance running hypothesis provides an interesting reason to consider the counter-case.