Genus Homo: Rapid brain growth in our human ancestors started about 800,000 BCE. Now, by rapid brain growth we mean about 600,000 years! Larger complex brains helped early humans to survive. They interacted with each other and their surroundings in new and different ways.
Rapid Brain Growth
By Michael Alan Prestwood
Author and Natural Philosopher
07 Jul 2021
Published 5 years ago.
Updated 2 years ago.
Rapid Brain Growth
800,000 BCE
800,000 to 200,000 BCE
The end.
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