New analysis shows three human migrations out of Africa, Replacement theory 'demolished'

Washington University in St. Louis ^ | 02 February 2006 | Tony Fitzpatrick

[Varda]

There are no theories in anthropology which aren't evolutionary in nature, so there is no anti-evolutionary position to take.

This article assumes you know that most archeogeneticists believe that modern humanity is the result of a migration out of Africa about 100,000 ya that replaced existing archaic humans (aka Out of Africa). Templeton is a long time proponent of the "Multiregional Hypothesis" (humans are the result of Africans mixing with regional varieties of archaic humans).

What he's done is similar to what was done to gin up support for "Global Warming" i.e. a computer model and limited data. How important this is depends on how well done his computer model is and how representative his data is of populations at large.

What I find odd is the claim at the end. The Multiregional hypothesis has always seemed to be connected to fairly racist ideas and as far as I know had its start with the idea of polygenesis. The Catholic church seems to have a preference for the "Out of Africa" theory since it is seen as advocating that all humans are a single family.

[CarolinaGuitarman]

"Thank you. You have already proven my previous assertion . . ."

So, you have nothing to actually add to the conversation? :)

[DesertSapper]

Ha ha. Proven yet again.

Please continue . . .

[old and tired]

In layman's terms. The theory used to be it's 700,000 years ago and you just emigrated from Africa, it's a Saturday night and there's nothing on cable. So you go out and kill everyone that doesn't look like you just came from Africa. The new theory is that it's 700,000 years ago and you just emigrated from Africa, it's a Saturday night and there's nothing on cable. So you go out and suddenly see this hot chick that looks exotic. She gives you the eye, you give her the eye, next thing you know you got three kids and the in laws living in your cave.

Now, you're talking my language. Thanks.

[CarolinaGuitarman]

I guess what I am saying is that nobody gives a crap about your opinions of crevo threads. If you don't like them, stop posting on them. Or else participate. Your attempt to S%^^ on the thread is pretty pathetic.

[DesertSapper]

I like that you have become the defacto speaker for the entire thread but . . .

"If you don't like them..." Obviously you didn't read my original post thoroughly: "It's a hoot." However, I must admit that I read these for the laughs; the "science" is a minor point. Gotta love crevo threads.

Your liberal-like anger at those who disagree with your points of view is part of the reason I follow these threads - to be amused by your sputterings.

If you don't like the threads I'm posting on, using your words - "stop posting on them." LOL Sorry, that was a joke - I truly believe, unlike you, that a Freeper can post what they like.

. . . nothing but love you for though . . .

Please continue and rest assured that I am being entertained!

[js1138]

Don't feed the trolls.

[CarolinaGuitarman]

Good advice. This one isn't even entertaining. Too stupid.

[PatrickHenry]

Please add me to your ping list.

Ding, ding! You bring the ping list up to 350 members. Your reward is to suffer the agony of getting pinged to all future evolution threads.

[DesertSapper]

Ta-da! I'm proven correct yet again.

[jalisco555]

LOL. I knew there was a catch to this.

[em2vn]

Once again the rest of the world would do well to follow the example of the United States.

[GregoryFul]

Is he saying that we do have a genetic intermix with Neanderthal or not?

As I have read, red hair and blue eyes are a genetic marker of the Neanderthal. My former wife had red hair and blue eyes. LOL.

[furball4paws]

Maybe it's because you're old and tired :)

[furball4paws]

A good looking woman from anywhere is a wonderful thing.

[ASA Vet]

[furball4paws]

"And the dawn comes up like thunder outer Chinas cross the bay"

[VadeRetro]

Templeton has shown that the African populations interbred with the Eurasian populations — thus, making love, not war.

Yes! Stop history now, I'm finally right about something!

PS: Pittsburgh stole the Super Bowl via the referees.

[GregoryFul]

And fierce! Yes, most definitely.

[Doctor Stochastic]

It's the same here. We have the Christian Socialists and the Social Democrats (operating under aliases).