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May 2004 PMID 15198703

Fossils, feet and the evolution of human bipedal locomotion.

W E H Harcourt-Smith, L C Aiello

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The discussions are characterized by skepticism and critical analysis, with many posts questioning the validity of claims related to evolution and fossil interpretation. For example, comments attacking Zakir Naik's understanding of science, alongside mentions of logical fallacies, suggest a focus on debunking rather than supporting the publication's research, which contributes to the neutral agreement score and moderate engagement level.

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The overall influence of this discussion appears modest, mainly fueling debate rather than causing significant shifts in understanding or awareness.

Abstract in brief

  • The article reviews the evolution of human bipedal movement, especially focusing on how the foot changed over time, starting from early theories in the 20th century that contrasted human ancestors with apes.
  • It highlights key fossil discoveries and studies from past researchers like Morton, Napier, and Robinson, which helped shape our understanding of how early hominins moved upright.
  • Recent fossil finds and advanced analysis techniques continue to influence debates about the development of bipedalism, suggesting that the evolution of the foot involved complex changes across different human ancestors.]
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This is so awesome @ScienceIsDope_ Sannidhanam was expecting this. Glad you are exposing the rhetorics of Muslim Sadguru, Zakir Naik. https://t.co/5M8r9bi5fR

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Altamash Bhatti
@AltamashBhatti_ · X

I have a theory that @ScienceIsDope_ is debunking Zakir Naik in his new uploaded video. It's just a theory, Zakir Naik please don't sue me for saying "He is debunking you" otherwise I would have said "It's a fact"

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Dec 22, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 198 followers View post →
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¿Podría Haber Homínidos Viviendo Bajo el Agua? https://t.co/sGi3nsFIfh a través de @YouTube

Jun 28, 2025 · 448 followers View post →
Dominic Damian JAN 1513
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The quality and calibre of your faith is questionable when you listen to folk like Zakir Naik The second video especially debunked and dismantled his much vaunted scholarship knowledge. You are listening to a charlatan! https://t.co/jSuc4kR13P https://t.co/VeaP8xOqHR https://t.co/XDxjE6vEpK

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Uthaya Sankar SB
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For someone who qualifies most answers with “I’m a medical doctor”, Zakir Naik sure has no idea how science works - as evidenced by his views on evolution. Have you been fooled by Zakir yet? https://t.co/MLVlKIIVU5 https://t.co/nkJCxyMKe5

Feb 18, 2025 · 2,436 followers View post →
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@mrniceguy8989 @SdinSharuddin @jedimaster909 https://t.co/pApGxiL7iX This guy is probably a Hindu but his critiques of Zakir are from the logical fallacy point of view.

Jun 8, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,258 followers View post →
A_m
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@someone_404 @ScienceIsDope_ @SatyaAnveshi_QE stop defending this guy. He has made a video on Respected Dr Zakir Naik criticizing him and saying stuff https://t.co/kkUYygJNUL.

Dec 15, 2023 · 9 followers View post →
Rulon James Downard
@RJDownard · X

@BonusMalusMax @TBesserwisser @TakeThatDarwin Harcourt-Smith, W. E. H., & L. C. Aiello. 2004. “Fossils, feet and the evolution of human bipedal locomotion.” Journal of Anatomy 204 (May): 403-416.

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NaySayersUnited
@SayersNay · X

@Dharmen46587056 @darkandcrude Observations lead to hypothesis/models which have to be refutable. Attempts to refute may provide evidence for or against that h/m. Refuting leads to search for a better h/m, while failure to refute provides evidence. Science 101: https://t.co/6rYCUk4NBl https://t.co/VhscBArexF

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@shahwaz0_3 PrOf ZaKir nAiK is scientific scholar . “Brother, I am doctor

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@jagatmindri · X

This is so awesome @ScienceIsDope_ Sannidhanam was expecting this. Glad you are exposing the rhetorics of Muslim Sadguru, Zakir Naik. https://t.co/5M8r9bi5fR

Dec 24, 2021 · 16 likes · 3 shares · 11,970 followers View post →
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@AltamashBhatti_ · X

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@ScienceIsDope_ with his dope take on the stupidest conversation about evolution ever to be shared over the internet, courtesy of "Dr." Zakir Naik. Good job by Pranav. Base level misunderstandings around scientific terms like theory, law, evidence ... https://t.co/dcieDt9hQr

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shyam
@k_durge · X

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