Homo Sapiens Review

Cave paintings and figurines that show a deep inner life.

The ability to discuss things that don’t exist (myths, laws, future plans). homo sapiens

About 70,000 years ago, our species underwent a "Cognitive Revolution." We didn't just learn to use tools; we started using symbols. This led to: Cave paintings and figurines that show a deep inner life

Today, we are the first species in Earth's history to hold the power to both preserve the planet's biodiversity and fundamentally alter its climate. This led to: Today, we are the first

We aren't the strongest or fastest animals, but we are the most adaptable. Through cooperation and culture, we moved out of Africa and settled in every environment on Earth—from the scorching Sahara to the freezing Arctic. We stopped waiting for evolution to change our bodies and started using technology to change our surroundings. 4. A Social Powerhouse