2/ The first episode explores the differences between us and the Neanderthals.

For centuries, we could only understand Neanderthals through stones and bones. Now, genetics is offering a new tool.

David Gokhman's lab is decoding Neanderthal traits from their genetic echoes.

What have they found?

2/2 This grew out of years of conversations I've had with some of the most thoughtful scholars on the matter, including @chrisbstringer.bsky.social , @cecileduflot.bsky.social , @vivek123.bsky.social , @lukegldng.bsky.social + the Origins of Humankind with @anthropogeny.org
Grateful to all !🙏

I guess I was thinking about the ease with which folks like me might use this to inflate the gap between us and Neanderthals. You have quite a thoughtful approach to this, hence thought of you.

Curious to hear if you think this work is illuminating or misleading? @lemoustier.bsky.social