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This is inconsistent with the fact that average height has increased significantly over the last two centuries[1]. Our genes have not had time to change in that

This is inconsistent with the fact that average height has increased significantly over the last two centuries[1]. Our genes have not had time to change in that span, but our environment, including access to nutrients, has changed radically. [1] https://ourworldindata.org/human-height https://ourworldindata.org/human-height

bluedino 3y ago
Taller than average people are most successful in certain sport. Basketball, volleyball, etc Shorter than average are very rare in most sports except for some niche positions.
- achenet 3y ago
  gymnastics and olympic weightlifting actually both favor shorter statures.