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Why did humanity, sharing the same DNA, come to possess different skin colors and civilizations in Europe and Asia? We delve into the astonishing mystery of human evolution: the 1,280 descendants who survived extinction 900,000 years ago left Africa and spread across the globe. Join Time Earth to discover the massive turning points in human history determined by geography and environment, such as the individualism in Europe shaped by the harsh conditions of the Ice Age and the collectivism in East Asia born from rice farming in the monsoon climate. We are revealing the decisive moments that led us to live in such different ways right now! 🌐 References List of Major Academic References 1. Geographical Environment and the Development of Civilization (Guns, Germs, and Steel) Diamond, J. (1997). Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies. W. W. Norton & Company. Description: This is the most crucial document explaining how the 'continental axis (horizontal vs. vertical)' mentioned in the script and the distribution of domesticable animals created the gap in civilizations. 2. Human Genetic Bottleneck (Endangered Species 900,000 Years Ago) Hu, W., et al. (2023). Genomic inference of a severe evolutionary bottleneck in early to middle Pleistocene ancestors. Science, 381(6661), 979-984. Description: This contains the latest genetic research results showing that approximately 900,000 years ago, the population of human ancestors plummeted to around 1,280 individuals, putting them at risk of extinction. 3. Agricultural Practices and Psychological Differences (Rice Farming vs. Wheat Farming) Talhelm, T., et al. (2014). Large-scale psychological differences within China explained by rice vs. wheat agriculture. Science, 344(6184), 603-608. Description: This is a paper famous for the 'Rice Theory.' It demonstrated that rice farming regions requiring communal labor exhibit collectivist tendencies, while wheat farming regions where independent farming is possible exhibit stronger individualist tendencies. 4. Physical Adaptation (Bergmann's Law and Skin Color) Jablonski, N. G., & Chaplin, G. (2000). The evolution of human skin coloration. Journal of Human Evolution, 39(1), 57-106. Description: This paper details how human skin color evolved to facilitate vitamin D synthesis and folic acid protection in response to latitude and the amount of ultraviolet radiation. Holliday, T. W. (1997). Body proportions in Late Pleistocene Europe and modern human origins. Journal of Human Evolution, 32(5), 423-447. Description: This study shows how changes in body proportions due to climate (Bergmann's Law and Allen's Law) have been applied to human populations. 5. Cultural and Philosophical Origins (The Axial Age) Jaspers, K. (1953). The Origin and Goal of History. Yale University Press. Description: This is a classic that established the concept of the 'Axial Age,' which describes the simultaneous emergence of the roots of modern philosophy in Greece, India, and China around 500 BC. 6. The Economic Gap Between East and West (The Great Divergence) Pomeranz, K. (2000). The Great Divergence: China, Europe, and the Making of the Modern World Economy. Princeton University Press. Description: This is a masterpiece of economic history that analyzes why the Industrial Revolution occurred in Britain rather than China, focusing on the location of coal resources and geographical contingencies. 7. The Origin and Migration of Humanity in Africa Stringer, C. (2012). Lone Survivors: How We Came to Be the Only Humans on Earth. Times Books. Description: Explains how a small number of humans who left Africa spread across the world and how they were the only ones to survive among other hominins (such as Neanderthals).