Tag: anthropology

The Anthropology Professor in an Amazon Warehouse

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[I found this article refreshingly free of anti-Amazon rhetoric. It quietly and fairly makes the point that despite its success, Amazon is the poster child for the consequences and inevitability of unbridled capitalism. The iniquities of wealth distribution continue unabated. Eat the rich. SB SM] By ORIN STARN published originally on Sapiens MAY 24, 2023 https://www.sapiens.org/culture/anthropology-amazon-warehouse-workers/... Continue Reading →

What Drove Homo Erectus Out of Africa?

[This article is a little long for the typical Silverback attention span, but it contains some fascinating links relevant to anyone interested in human evolution or the impact of climate change. Keep in mind that Homo Erectus's reign on the planet lasted 2,000,000 years. The most generous estimate for Homo Sapiens is a mere 300,000.... Continue Reading →

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