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Gregory Cochran (
The 10,000 Year Explosion
) and Razib Khan (
Unz Foundation
,
Gene Expression
)
Gregory’s latest book, “The 10,000 Year Explosion”
.
01:48
How long have humans been smart enough to think of farming?
.
13:16
Did the invention of helmets change our skulls?
.
18:36
How survivors of the Black Plague were doubly lucky
.
24:59
Disease: ultimate weapon of the European invader
.
28:07
The hidden connection between language and milk-drinking
.
37:03
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Gregory’s and Henry Harpending’s book, “The 1, Year Explosion”
Razib’s blog, Gene Expression
Wikipedia on Ramanujan
Science Saturday | Feb 28, 2009 | Gregory Cochran & Razib Khan
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