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> Is the author really suggesting that the human population was down to 50 individuals 50,000 years ago? The theory [1] has been around for a while. [1] https
by rjsw 5y ago
> Is the author really suggesting that the human population was down to 50 individuals 50,000 years ago?
The theory [1] has been around for a while.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toba_catastrophe_theory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toba_catastrophe_theory
- SamBam 5y ago10,000 humans across the globe following a large volcanic event is quite different from a huddling tribe of 50 humans following Neanderthal predation.
- realsimplesynd 5y agoI've heard it used as an explanation for our species level sense of camaraderie and cooperation. A near extinction event may have been one of the best things to ever happen to us. (I don't entirely agree, but it's an interesting thought)