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I think the commenter's point was that genetically, we were just as capable (if not moreso) before modern times. Of course people's lives and outcomes have imp
by r-zip 5y ago
I think the commenter's point was that genetically, we were just as capable (if not moreso) before modern times.
Of course people's lives and outcomes have improved; that's not in question.
- pjc50 5y ago> genetically, we were just as capable (if not moreso) before modern times They're claiming that, but on what evidence? Comparative measurement is very difficult, but at least with skeletons you can measure height. Which has increased.
- Retric 5y agoHeight is largely a function of diet. We very much eat better, but historically you find average heights very quite a bit over time with people getting taller and shorter based on the food supply. Even today it varies quite a bit, but almost directly maps to country wealth and immigration. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Average_human_height_by_country https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Average_human_height_by_countr...