What makes us human

There are many aspects of humanity that separate us from other animals, making us unique as a species.

Our brains are more evolved, we use tools to make other tools, we communicate in a way that no other creatures do, we can create and control fire and we use creativity as part of our daily lives.

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    • Beginning of the world
    • Pathway to humanity
    • What makes us human
      • Bipedalism (the ability to walk on two legs)
      • The human brain
      • Tool making
      • Human communication
      • Language
      • Living with others
      • Our ability to control fire
      • Creativity
    • Sustainability
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