The Enigma of Homo Naledi ft. Guest Experts Dr. Lee Berger, Dr. John Haws, and Dr. Agustin Fuentes!

The Rising Star cave system presents an unparalleled skeletal record of a nonhuman hominin species in exactly the time and place most archaeologists thought that modern humans evolved. This paradox raises many questions about the nature of this species and our own possible interactions. We have come together to examine our understanding of the human niche and to share some of the insights from our more recent work in this cave system that may lead to greater understanding of the place of Homo naledi within our greater understanding of hominin, and human, evolution. In the Endless Forms Seminar Series, Professors Lee Berger, John Hawks, and Agustin Fuentes take turns posing thought provoking questions about paleoanthropology, Homo naledi, exploration, open science, and taxonomy to each other, showing that colleagues aren't always in agreement when it comes to theory. The professors then take the time to engage with the next generation of researchers. The CamBioAnthSoc thanks you for your interest and support, and we look forward to seeing you here again!