How Humans Took over the Planet: The Role of Cultural Evolution

How humans took over the planet: The role of cultural evolution

Humans really do rule the world. We took over fast and far, more than any other wild vertebrates. We inhabit nearly every corner of the world, and can thrive in deserts, tropical rainforests and even extremely cold climates. But how? Scientists say we did it through not only biological evolution, but another system: cultural evolution. That is what makes us so special.

How humans took over the planet

New ASU research shows the role cultural evolution played in our ability to inhabit nearly every corner of the world.