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Anthropology

mysuzuki2

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5. I think "freeing of the hands" was likely an effect rather than a cause of bipedalism.

Reply to Spitfire of ATJ (Original post)

Wed Jun 27, 2012, 11:22 AM

Jun 2012

It certainly was an important event which allowed many aspects of human culture to develop. Bipedalism is a much more energy efficient form of locomotion in terrestrial environments than is chimp style quadrupedalism. As our earliest hominin ancestors spent more time on the ground, evolving bipedalism may have been quite advantageous.

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I think you are onto something there, Spitfire of ATJ! bluedigger Jun 2012 #1

Do you suppose seeking parental aproval was also required? Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #2

Probably not at that time. bluedigger Jun 2012 #3

Did it ever occur to you Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #4

I think "freeing of the hands" was likely an effect rather than a cause of bipedalism. mysuzuki2 Jun 2012 #5

What makes you assume bipedalism is better? Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #6

Actually, bipedalism does not slow you down. Humans are actually mysuzuki2 Jun 2012 #7

No need. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #8

actually I believe a human in good shape can outrun a chimp on a short sprint. mysuzuki2 Jun 2012 #9

Link from Wiki Answers on the top speed of Chimp vs Human Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #10

Not really. Strength of humans is in coordinated group activity and superstring1 Jul 2012 #11

Okay,....but one on one in open ground we would get our ass kicked. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #12

You assume helpless defense . Our survival was organized offense superstring1 Jul 2012 #13

Oh, I know we developed tools and that's what got us to the top of the food chain Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #14

Yeah and funny things about us and dogs/wolves --- superstring1 Jul 2012 #15

Actually, it makes sense. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #16

hmm interesting theory. ife62995se Jul 2012 #17