The human brain has not evolved significantly over the past 100,000-1,000,000 years and retains the same basic neural architecture as hunter-gatherers, yet it shows remarkable adaptability to rapidly changing cultural and technological contexts, raising questions about whether cognitive adaptation can keep pace with technological acceleration.

factualpending

Speaker

Jeffrey West

Evidence Quote

we have the same brain same biology same neural Pathways roughly as we did 10,000 years ago

Source

Geoffrey West, The Simplicity, Unity and Complexity of Life | Natural Philosophy Forum Lecture, 2024Hopkins Natural Philosophy Forum
Created: 8/10/2026, 10:45:11 PM

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