Quote by Ian Tattersall

Hominids typically haven't so much adapted to change, as they have accommodated to it.

Hominids typically haven't so much adapted to change, as the

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This quote suggests that throughout human history, rather than actively and purposefully adapting to different circumstances or challenges, humans have found ways to adjust and cope with them. It implies that humans have not been proactive in changing their nature, but have instead learned to live alongside the changes happening around them. This could refer to both physical and societal changes, signifying the resilience and flexibility of human beings in adapting to the constantly evolving world.

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Science Humankind

By Ian Tattersall

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