Are Humans A Single Species? (What If We Categorized Humans Like Other Animals)

How Many Species of Humans Are There? In this thought-provoking episode, Malcolm and Simone Collins dive deep into the science and controversy behind human genetic diversity, species classification, and what it really means to be "human." From Neanderthals to modern populations, they explore evolutionary history, genetic divergence, and the social implications of speciation. Expect lively debate, fascinating facts, and a few spicy takes on science, society, and the future of humanity. If you enjoy challenging ideas and want to learn more about human evolution, genetics, and the boundaries of species, this episode is for you! Timestamps/Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & Framing the Controversy 00:23 - Are There Multiple Human Species? 00:44 - Neanderthals vs. Modern Humans 01:40 - Darwin’s Finches & Human Genetic Distance 02:19 - The Sliders Reference & Parallel Universes 03:19 - Defining Species: Beyond Kindergarten Biology 04:01 - Genetic Distance Among Human Populations 06:00 - Morphological Differences & Outlier Populations 08:39 - Brown Bears, Polar Bears, and Human Comparison 11:00 - Hybridization in Nature: Bears, Lions, Wolves 13:20 - Morphological & Genetic Criteria for Species 15:00 - Chinchillas, Finches, and Human Divergence 18:00 - Neanderthals, Khoisan, and Genetic Splits 21:00 - The Social and Ethical Implications 24:00 - Morphology of Khoisan & Central African Foragers 28:00 - Language, Endurance, and Unique Traits 32:00 - Pygmies: Adaptation and Variation 36:00 - The Future: Genetic Engineering & Speciation 40:00 - AI, Humanity, and the Meaning of Species 45:00 - Final Thoughts & Takeaways Like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into science, society, and the future! HumanEvolution #Genetics #Species #Podcast #ScienceDebate