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WarGamer

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2. Scientifically false.

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 09:04 PM

Jul 19

Neanderthals were arguably no less intelligent than H.sapiens

They were bigger, stronger and a more advanced and specialized hunter....

sapiens survived because they were the "rats" in a land competing with "wolves"

https://www.sapiens.org/archaeology/kindred-neanderthal-book/

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Neanderthals in charge [View all] bigtree Jul 19 OP

That's not fair to the Neanderthals. Biophilic Jul 19 #1

Scientifically false. WarGamer Jul 19 #2

that's true but - Nigrum Cattus Jul 19 #5

Indeed... like rats vs more apex predators. WarGamer Jul 20 #6

Sign at protest... markie Jul 19 #3

Perfect! mdbl Jul 19 #4

Let's not insult Neanderthals. They were apparently very nice people, smart and caring. mucholderthandirt Jul 20 #7