Comment on the paleobiology and classification of Ardipithecus ramidus.

Esteban E Sarmiento

May 2010 Science

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The overall sentiment reflects keen interest in understanding human origins, exemplified by posts about the brain of Ardipithecus and its evolutionary context. The tone is both analytical and curious, with phrases like 'what we know' and references to scientific videos indicating an engaged and thoughtful exploration of the subject.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions recognize that Ardipithecus ramidus is not conclusively on the direct human lineage, indicating general agreement with the article's cautious conclusions.

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Interest
 High level of interest

The discussions show high interest, especially with posts about brain studies and evolutionary implications, reflecting curiosity about evolution and paleoanthropology.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Participants reference specific research topics like brain anatomy and fossil classifications, demonstrating a moderate depth of engagement beyond surface-level responses.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The discussions acknowledge the ongoing debate and scientific significance, though they primarily focus on academic curiosity rather than immediate practical implications.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Facebook

4 Posts

Twitter

4 Posts

Blogs

8 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

11,739

Total Likes

458

Extended Reach

13,327

Social Features

18

Timeline: Posts about article

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    @Nabs_9696 (Twitter)

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  • Peacheserratica
    @Peacheserratica (Twitter)

    The Brain of Ardipithecus | Ancestor Brains #2 https://t.co/Ua59eY6Bal
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    June 11, 2022

  • Michael Hörberg, MSc - Psyched!
    @michaelhoy123 (Twitter)

    RT @MilesWischnews1: A new video on our channel: What we know about the brain of Ardipithecus, a hominid species living 4.4 to 5.7 million…
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    June 11, 2022

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  • Miles Wischnewski - Psyched!
    @MilesWischnews1 (Twitter)

    A new video on our channel: What we know about the brain of Ardipithecus, a hominid species living 4.4 to 5.7 million years ago. #evolution #scicomm #brain #ardipithecus https://t.co/JL6kvVqyt5
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Abstract Synopsis

  • Ardipithecus ramidus was initially considered part of the human lineage after the split from African apes, but the evidence for this is not strong enough to confirm it as a direct ancestor.
  • The study highlights that both molecular and anatomical data suggest Ardipithecus ramidus existed before the divergence between humans and African apes, indicating it may not be specifically on the direct human evolutionary path.
  • Overall, the classification of Ardipithecus ramidus is complex, and current evidence points to it being a more primitive species that predates the split between humans and other African apes.