The ‘Cognitive Revolution’ Theory is WRONG
May 2, 2025
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The Cognitive Revolution theory, claims that around 70k-50k years ago, pre-historic Homo Sapiens underwent a sudden, dramatic transformation.
Possibly linked to a genetic mutation, this view suggests that we shifted almost overnight into imaginative, symbolic thinkers — creating art, complex language, religion, and culture for the first time and achieving what’s known as behavioural modernity.
However, I don’t think this is true.
I think there’s plenty of evidence that suggests complex human thought and intelligence goes way back, much deeper into prehistory...
Let me know what you think in the comments, and thank you for watching!!
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Blombos Caves:
Klasies River:
Qafzeh Cave:
Es-Skhul:
Pinnacle Point:
Kapthurin Formation:
Intentional Neanderthal Burial:
Neanderthal Symbolism:
Homo Naledi Symbolic Thought:
400,000 Year Old Carved Ivory:
500,000 Homo Erectus Carving:
Language / FOXP2 gene:
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