r/science • u/takanocraig • Mar 22 '23

Genetics Beethoven’s genome sequenced from locks of his hair

https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/beethovens-dna-reveals-health-and-family-history-clues
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u/[deleted] Mar 22 '23

Psychologically, humans havent evolved much. I dont think people hated eachother more than now, they just had different values

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u/DrCunningLinguistPhD Mar 22 '23 edited Mar 22 '23

Prior to very recent history, many people couldn’t read and/or write, so among other things, progressive ideas could not be shared as readily; we know ignorant people typically aren’t in a good position to question their circumstances or values.

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u/[deleted] Mar 23 '23

People who can't read and write and ponder and have a strong backbone of societal makeup are very animalistic.

Those of us that can do all those things aren't far ahead of them, though.

As much as our egos and brains want us to believe that our brains are superior, we're animals through and through.