The origins of creativity.

• Autores: Heather Pringle
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 308, Nº. 3, 2013, págs. 36-43
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article discusses research in human evolution as of March 2013, with a focus on archaeological discoveries highlighting the social and biological factors contributing to the human capacity for innovation and creativity. Topics include how population size affected technological and artistic innovation in ancestral humans, the evolution of human cognition and culture, and excavations at Sibudu Cave in South Africa. Additional information is presented on Neandertal inventiveness, ancient artifacts, and how natural selection favors large brains.