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8000 years ago, 17 women reproduced for every one man. This is based on analysis of DNA that is exclusively passed on by males (Y chromosome) and females (mitoc
by wcoenen 6y ago
8000 years ago, 17 women reproduced for every one man. This is based on analysis of DNA that is exclusively passed on by males (Y chromosome) and females (mitochondrial DNA).
https://psmag.com/.amp/environment/17-to-1-reproductive-success https://psmag.com/.amp/environment/17-to-1-reproductive-succ...
- Nav_Panel 6y agoThere was a lot more raping and pillaging back then, I assume. What's your point?
- wcoenen 6y agoThe biological reason for having males and females is ultimately game-theoretical: males spend less energy on reproduction. Females spend more energy (pregnancy), but compensate by demanding higher evolutionary fitness from the males. The male strategy is high risk / high reward. During times of rapidly changing evolutionary pressure, there is a "winner takes all" effect. Perhaps we're going through such a period right now, just like 8000 years ago.