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I’ve also seen estimates that Neanderthals required 2x-5x more calories per day than us, which translates into 2x-5x less population density. That’s one way to
by setopt 2y ago
I’ve also seen estimates that Neanderthals required 2x-5x more calories per day than us, which translates into 2x-5x less population density. That’s one way to get overwhelmed.
- thaumasiotes 2y ago> required 2x-5x more calories per day than us, which translates into 2x-5x less population density If you assume that they're equally productive, sure. Why assume that?
- b800h 2y agoI think "than us" here is quite mistaken reasoning, particularly for those of us with lots of Neanderthal DNA.
- saalweachter 2y agoAlso, "than us doing what"? Thru-hikers are often expecting to burn like 6000 calories a day. Arctic explorers burned up to something like 10,000. Would Neanderthals burn 30-50,000 calories in the same situation, or is that just "what Neanderthals did all day", as opposed to me, a guy sitting at a desk, burning 2000-2500 when I get my steps in?