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Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺)

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Fighting for #Science and #STEM! Follow for news and content surrounding #HumanOrigins, #RockArt! Links - https://linktr.ee/worldofpaleoanthro Father, Husband, Stoic, Animist, Paleoanthropologist, STEAM, Science Communicator, Book Lover, FUCK TRUMP!

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Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 2d

⏳ Premieres in ~30 minutes! Agustín Fuentes joins The Story of Us to dig into the science of sex & gender—nuance > noise. Watch live, then like & subscribe: youtu.be/i6ANFccOe8E?... #Anthropology #Biology #Sex #Gender

Is sex strictly binary—or is the biology more interesting than the culture wars allow?

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Mike Johnson Says ICE Shooting a Priest Doesn’t Cross the Line

The House speaker has yet to see any issue with ICE’s behavior in Chicago. House Speaker Mike Johnson thinks faith leaders and journalists are fair …

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Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 1h

These are literal Nazis.

We have to stop them.

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‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

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Vera Aldeias @veraaldeias.bsky.social · 11h

📄 New paper 📣 of @matrixerc.bsky.social & @welkergroup.bsky.social! We show that microstratigraphic-scale #paleoproteomics works in intact sediments - opening new ways to explore ancient ecosystems & hominin behaviour 🌍🦴
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New methods on the block: Taxonomic identification of archaeological bones in resin-embedded sediments through paleoproteomics

Abstract. The integration of biomolecular studies of past organisms with geoarchaeological studies can significantly improve our understanding of the relat

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Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 5h

lol, someone, an Israeli “friend” of mine; commented on one, ONE status of mine the last two years regarding Israel and Palestine.

Was it to condem the now accepted (by most sane people) genocide that occurred?

Of course not!

It was to argue against a two state solution!

Disappointed!

Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 6h

It was a blast! And a very critical topic! Especially in today’s atmosphere! Take a listen!

anthrofuentes.bsky.social @anthrofuentes.bsky.social · 6h

really fun chat with @sethchagi.bsky.social now up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6AN...

Is sex strictly binary—or is the biology more interesting than the culture wars allow?

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anthrofuentes.bsky.social @anthrofuentes.bsky.social · 6h

really fun chat with @sethchagi.bsky.social now up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6AN...

Is sex strictly binary—or is the biology more interesting than the culture wars allow?

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Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 7h

Signals before speech. Bizmoune Cave, Morocco: 33 perforated Tritia (Nassarius) gibbosula shells from MSA Layer 4c, dated ≥142 ka—earliest known beads linked to early H. sapiens. #PaleoPost #HumanOrigins #SymbolicBehavior #MSA doi.org/10.1126/scia...

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Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 9h

Explore human origins with The Story of Us: smart, surprising talks with the people decoding our past. Watch & subscribe: youtube.com/playlist?lis... #TheStoryOfUs #HumanOrigins #Paleoanthropology #WOPA #ScienceCommunication #DeepHistory

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🌍 Welcome to “The Story of Us”! 🌍 Dive into the fascinating journey of human evolution with our show, “The Story of Us,” brought to you by the World of Paleo...

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Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 8d

Have you caught the most recent episode of the #PaleoPostPodcast? We had special guest Dr. Villmoare of the Uni of Nev at Reno!

We discuss the amazing find the team he and his colleagues from ASU led, leading to the discovery of a new Au. species!

Hear the story-

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Unearthing a New Human Ancestor: Dr. Brian Villmoare on the Ledi-Geraru Discovery

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Hannah Mayhem @makingmayhem.bsky.social · 11h

Creating cord was a massive first step in the evolution of homo sapiens, if you can create cord, you can carry more things, which means you don't have to move around as much. It's also longer and more versatile than leather strips. This combined gives you scope and time to
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Hannah Mayhem @makingmayhem.bsky.social · 11h

invent other technology like nets and combine materials for better tools. Neanderthals were clearly advanced enough in other ways, so it is logical that they also figured this out. Unfortunately things made from fibre don't last so archeology is very very rare. This is a brilliant find! 2/2

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Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 10h

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Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 12h

Twist logic, ancient hands. Abri du Maras reveals a 3-ply bast cord stuck to a Mousterian flake (52–41 ka)—S-twisted fibres, Z-plied strands. Neanderthal tech ran deeper than stone. #PaleoPost #HumanOrigins #Neanderthals #FiberTech doi.org/10.1038/s415...

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Stace RN Resists 📎💙 Portland Strong @stacernresists.bsky.social · 12d

Reposting this because the crimes against humanity by this fascist regime are mounting up on the daily!

If you agree like many others, please repost as well!

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Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 1d

Yesterday I had the pleasure of chatting with researcher Dr. Sarah B. Hrdy, a well-known author on human coop breeding, and how humans and pre-humans have raised our children over millennia! It was absolutely fascinating and inspiring! Look for the episode soon for the finale of S. 5 of TSoU!

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Michelle 💙🌊😷🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 @michellespenc.bsky.social · 1d

He’s SO Damn evil, Sheila.
I think he has dementia now too. But he’s been evil his entire life.
I’ll never forget how he tried to get those innocent teenagers at the time, The Central Park 5, POC of course🤬 the death penalty
They were exonerated.
He never apologized.
He’s a no damn good racist

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LSeefeldt @lseefeldt.bsky.social · 1d

It does seem like it’s faded from the news.

Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 1d

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Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 1d

Flakes before fame. Nyayanga, Kenya (3.03–2.60 Ma) pushes Oldowan to ~3.0 Ma. Tools butchered hippos & pounded plants; two Paranthropus molars hint more than Homo was involved. #PaleoPost #HumanOrigins #Oldowan doi.org/10.1126/scie...

Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 1d

New Episodes Regularly!
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#PaleoPostPodcast #History #Anthropology #Archaeology

New Episodes Regularly!

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Stoic Teacher @stoicteacher.bsky.social · 1d

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Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 1d

#Sex and #Gender are hot button topics. But why? Why is it so misunderstood? Do you know the inner workings of the biology? Do yourself a favor and listen to an expert on the topic, and see if your views still stand!

Is sex strictly binary—or is the biology more interesting?

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Is sex strictly binary—or is the biology more interesting than the culture wars allow?

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Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 1d

Lines in the dark, minds at work. La Roche-Cotard (France): finger-fluted engravings >57±3 ka, sealed before local H. sapiens—clear Neanderthal abstract design. #PaleoPost #HumanOrigins #CaveArt #Neanderthals doi.org/10.1371/jour...

Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 2d

In today's atmosphere, being anything that doesn't fit neatly into a box can be near impossible. This is due to our modern society being so unyielding, and often misunderstanding of basic facts and information.

This is very clear in the ongoing debate over Sex and Gender.

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Is sex strictly binary—or is the biology more interesting than the culture wars allow?

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Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 2d

Is sex strictly binary—or is the biology more interesting than the culture wars allow?
youtu.be/i6ANFccOe8E

Is sex strictly binary—or is the biology more interesting than the culture wars allow?

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Seth Chagi (World of Paleoanthropology🏺) @sethchagi.bsky.social · 2d

🎬 It’s live! Agustín Fuentes joins The Story of Us to explore the biology of sex, gender, and everything between. Smart, bold, and evidence-driven—don’t miss this one. Watch, like, and subscribe now: youtu.be/i6ANFccOe8E?... #TheStoryOfUs #AgustinFuentes #SexIsASpectrum

Is sex strictly binary—or is the biology more interesting than the culture wars allow?

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