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September 2017 PMID 28520745

High handaxe symmetry at the beginning of the European Acheulian: The data from la Noira (France) in context.

Radu Iovita, Inbal Tuvi-Arad, Marie-Hélène Moncel, Jackie Despriée, Pierre Voinchet, Jean-Jacques Bahain

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The overall tone reveals enthusiasm and support, with posts emphasizing the significance of symmetry to early human cognition, exemplified by comments about 'Ancient Humans Made Millions Of These - We Don’t Know Why' and how these discussions showcase curiosity about the purpose and development of handaxes. The tone and choice of words underscore a fascination with human evolution and technological progress, indicating a high level of interest and moderate engagement that could inspire further research.

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Most discussions agree that the high symmetry in early handaxes indicates advanced cognitive skills, supporting the publication's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts express curiosity and fascination with the topic, reflecting high interest in early human technology.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts show moderate depth, with some sharing reflections on the purpose of tools and the symbolic implications of symmetry.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight curiosity and support, they seem more exploratory than transformative in their influence on ongoing scholarship.

Abstract in brief

  • Recent discoveries suggest that the European Acheulian industry started as early as 1 million years ago, with handaxes possibly evolving locally rather than being imported fully developed.
  • The study at la Noira in France uses the Continuous Symmetry Measure (CSM) to analyze handaxe symmetry across different layers and compares these to other sites like Boxgrove in England, finding that even less symmetric old handaxes show significant symmetry.
  • Results imply that by the time the Acheulian reached Europe, early humans likely already possessed the cognitive and motor skills necessary to produce highly symmetric handaxes, although raw material availability and discard patterns also influence symmetry levels.]
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Aidinism
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Aidinism
@Aidinism · X

مستند تکامل - زیبایی زیبایی همه جا هست اما قابل لمس نیست. یک احساس خوشایند که فقط در ذهن ما ، به وجود میاد زیبایی، یک تجربه ی کاملا #انسان ی که برای میلیون ها سال با ما بوده اما #زیبایی واقعا چیه؟ https://t.co/k7BChLPMmG #مستند_تکامل https://t.co/rT9slLjN5W

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MinuteEarth (also on BlueSky)
@MinuteEarth · X

The Acheulean handaxe was the most common tool of early humans, but we still don’t know what the heck they used it for! Let's look at some guesses in our latest video: https://t.co/RRhgYIqbII https://t.co/yiFwj20U7W

May 12, 2023 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 55,274 followers View post →
Lord Victor ⏸️
@lordvictor · X

I think archaeologists sometimes mistakenly get bogged down in trying to find "the" purpose of things. If you haven't invented attaching handles to things, then this type of tool would be endlessly useful for literally everything in your life. https://t.co/r8FFEEIPFW

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Marina Evora
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Um canivete multifunções. Mas o original. https://t.co/XHI2mTytO1

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Lord Victor ⏸️
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I think archaeologists sometimes mistakenly get bogged down in trying to find "the" purpose of things. If you haven't invented attaching handles to things, then this type of tool would be endlessly useful for literally everything in your life. https://t.co/r8FFEEIPFW

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Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
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Kennet KD
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@uibbs2 · X

I liked a YouTube video https://t.co/USRfkEE0sA Ancient Humans Made Millions Of These - We Don’t Know Why

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MinuteEarth (also on BlueSky)
@MinuteEarth · X

The Acheulean handaxe was the most common tool of early humans, but we still don’t know what the heck they used it for! Let's look at some guesses in our latest video: https://t.co/RRhgYIqbII https://t.co/yiFwj20U7W

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@nean · X

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@Radioferferi · X

RT @Aidinism: زیبایی همه جا هست اما قابل لمس نیست. یک احساس خوشایند که فقط در ذهن مابه وجود میاد.در طول تاریخ تعریف زیبایی تغییر زیادی داشت…

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RT @Aidinism: زیبایی همه جا هست اما قابل لمس نیست. یک احساس خوشایند که فقط در ذهن مابه وجود میاد.در طول تاریخ تعریف زیبایی تغییر زیادی داشت…

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Aidinism
@Aidinism · X

زیبایی همه جا هست اما قابل لمس نیست. یک احساس خوشایند که فقط در ذهن مابه وجود میاد.در طول تاریخ تعریف زیبایی تغییر زیادی داشته،ایده آل ها دائما تغییر کردن و یا حتی کاملا برعکس شدن. اما فراتر از سلایق فردی و شخصی، بعضی چیزها هیچوقت واقعا از مد خارج نشدن! https://t.co/k7BChLPMmG https://t.co/kThtqNPpt9

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RT @Aidinism: مستند تکامل - زیبایی زیبایی همه جا هست اما قابل لمس نیست. یک احساس خوشایند که فقط در ذهن ما ، به وجود میاد زیبایی، یک تجربه…

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Aidinism
@Aidinism · X

مستند تکامل - زیبایی زیبایی همه جا هست اما قابل لمس نیست. یک احساس خوشایند که فقط در ذهن ما ، به وجود میاد زیبایی، یک تجربه ی کاملا #انسان ی که برای میلیون ها سال با ما بوده اما #زیبایی واقعا چیه؟ https://t.co/k7BChLPMmG #مستند_تکامل https://t.co/rT9slLjN5W

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Aidinism
@Aidinism · X

RT @Aidinism: مستند #تکامل - قسمت 23 - زیبایی زیبایی همه جا هست اما قابل لمس نیست. یک احساس خوشایند که فقط در ذهن ما ، به وجود میاد. در طو…

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@Zagr0si · X

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@RezaRamezanpour · X

RT @Aidinism: مستند #تکامل - قسمت 23 - زیبایی زیبایی همه جا هست اما قابل لمس نیست. یک احساس خوشایند که فقط در ذهن ما ، به وجود میاد. در طو…

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@saharferferi · X

RT @Aidinism: مستند #تکامل - قسمت 23 - زیبایی زیبایی همه جا هست اما قابل لمس نیست. یک احساس خوشایند که فقط در ذهن ما ، به وجود میاد. در طو…

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