Homo Sapiens (Human) Species (300Kya -)
A Homo Sapiens (Human) Species (300Kya -) is a great ape species composed of all human beings.
- Context:
- It can range from being a Future Human Species, Modern Human Species, Medieval Human Species, Prehistoric Human Species and one associated with a Homo Sapiens Expansion Period.
- It can range from being a Proto Homo Sapiens to being an Extinct Homo Sapiens.
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- Example(s):
- Humanity of 2040.
- Contemporary Humanity.
- Humanity of 2017, with ~7.6 billion members.
- Humanity of 1950.
- Modern Humanity: Humans of 1900AD, Humans of 1700AD.
- Mideaval Humanity.
- Classical Humanity.
- Ancient Humanity.
- Prehistoric Humanity.
- Humans of 1 Thousand Years Ago.
- Humans of 10 Thousand Years Ago.
- Homo Sapiens of 100Kya.
- Homo Sapiens of 300Kya, including the ones discovered in Morocco.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- See: Humanity, Homo Sapiens Sapiens, Hominini, Phylogenetic Tree, Great Ape, Bipedal Locomotion, Manual Dexterity, Tool, Brain, Social Animal, Australopithecine, The Earth.
References
2023
- (Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human Retrieved:2023-6-17.
- Humans (Homo sapiens) are the most common and widespread species of primate. A great ape characterized by their bipedalism and high intelligence, humans have a large brain and resulting cognitive skills that enable them to thrive in varied environments and develop complex societies and civilizations. Humans are highly social and tend to live in complex social structures composed of many cooperating and competing groups, from families and kinship networks to political states. As such, social interactions between humans have established a wide variety of values, social norms, languages, and rituals, each of which bolsters human society. The desire to understand and influence phenomena has motivated humanity's development of science, technology, philosophy, mythology, religion, and other conceptual frameworks.
Although some scientists equate the term "humans" with all members of the genus Homo, in common usage it generally refers to Homo sapiens, the only extant member. Anatomically modern humans emerged around 300,000 years ago in Africa, evolving from Homo heidelbergensis or a similar species and migrating out of Africa, gradually replacing or interbreeding with local populations of archaic humans. For most of history, humans were nomadic hunter-gatherers. Humans began exhibiting behavioral modernity about 160,000–60,000 years ago. The Neolithic Revolution, which began in Southwest Asia around 13,000 years ago (and separately in a few other places), saw the emergence of agriculture and permanent human settlement. As populations became larger and denser, forms of governance developed within and between communities, and a large number of civilizations have risen and fallen. Humans have continued to expand, with a global population of over 8 billion .
Genes and the environment influence human biological variation in visible characteristics, physiology, disease susceptibility, mental abilities, body size, and life span. Though humans vary in many traits (such as genetic predispositions and physical features), any two humans are at least 99% genetically similar. Humans are sexually dimorphic: generally, males have greater body strength and females have a higher body fat percentage. At puberty, humans develop secondary sexual characteristics. Females are capable of pregnancy, usually between puberty, at around 12 years old, and menopause, around the age of 50.
Humans are omnivorous, capable of consuming a wide variety of plant and animal material, and have used fire and other forms of heat to prepare and cook food since the time of Homo erectus. Humans can survive for up to eight weeks without food and three or four days without water. Humans are generally diurnal, sleeping on average seven to nine hours per day. Childbirth is dangerous, with a high risk of complications and death. Often, both the mother and the father provide care for their children, who are helpless at birth.
Humans have a large, highly developed, and complex prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain associated with higher cognition. Humans are highly intelligent, capable of episodic memory, have flexible facial expressions, self-awareness, and a theory of mind. The human mind is capable of introspection, private thought, imagination, volition, and forming views on existence. This has allowed great technological advancements and complex tool development to be possible through complex reasoning and the transmission of knowledge to subsequent generations. Language, art, and trade are defining characteristics of humans. Long-distance trade routes might have led to cultural explosions and resource distribution that gave humans an advantage over other similar species.
- Humans (Homo sapiens) are the most common and widespread species of primate. A great ape characterized by their bipedalism and high intelligence, humans have a large brain and resulting cognitive skills that enable them to thrive in varied environments and develop complex societies and civilizations. Humans are highly social and tend to live in complex social structures composed of many cooperating and competing groups, from families and kinship networks to political states. As such, social interactions between humans have established a wide variety of values, social norms, languages, and rituals, each of which bolsters human society. The desire to understand and influence phenomena has motivated humanity's development of science, technology, philosophy, mythology, religion, and other conceptual frameworks.
2022
- chat.openai.com
- Q: what are the seven key periods of humanity?
- A: It is common to divide human history into a number of different periods, but there is no one "standard" way of doing so. Here are seven periods that are sometimes used to describe the major stages of human development:
- Prehistory: This period covers the time before written records, and includes the development of early human societies, the emergence of agriculture, and the rise of complex cultures.
- Ancient history: This period includes the development of the first civilizations, the growth of empires, and the spread of major religions.
- Classical period: This period, also known as the classical era, covers the time between the rise of the Greek city-states and the fall of the Roman Empire. It is marked by the development of democratic government, the growth of trade and commerce, and the spread of Greek and Roman culture.
- Middle Ages: This period, also known as the medieval period, covers the time between the fall of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the modern era. It is marked by the rise of feudalism, the spread of Christianity, and the development of a global trade network.
- Early modern period: This period begins in the 15th century and includes the Age of Exploration, the rise of nation-states, and the development of the scientific method.
- Modern period: This period, also known as the modern era, covers the time from the 18th century to the mid-20th century and includes the Industrial Revolution, the rise of democracy, and the development of capitalism.
- Contemporary period: This period covers the time from the end of World War II to the present day, and includes major events such as the Cold War, the rise of globalization, and the development of digital technologies.
2016
- (Harari, 2016) ⇒ Yuval Noah Harari. (2016). “Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow.” Random House.
2015
2014
- (Wikipedia, 2014) ⇒ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/human Retrieved:2014-12-2.
- Modern humans (Homo sapiens or Homo sapiens sapiens) are the only extant members of the hominin clade, a branch of great apes characterized by erect posture and bipedal locomotion; manual dexterity and increased tool use; and a general trend toward larger, more complex brains and societies.