Evolving the human niche

Boivin et al. (1) deepens the scientific understanding of human ecological changes worldwide from Pleistocene to the present, provides strong new evidence of early human transformation in the biosphere, It should affect the discussion of formalization, 3). As an ecologist and evolutionist, we appreciate this research. However, I am worried that this paper misses the opportunity to combine archeology, ecology, and evolution theory.

Boivin et al. (1) "Human ecological architecture" depicts its ecological consequences without directly linking to ecological processes (4-8). Note the "evolutionary pressure" and "evolutionary trajectory", but the ecological inheritance, ecological building theory (9), not included, the foundation of cultural heritage or natural, artificial or cultural selection process Is not included. Although there was a "cultural niche structure", cultural evolution (6, 7) has not been mentioned or linked to the niche structure, leaving only "human ecological architecture" without the necessary evolutionary background "Ecological human transformation" - or ecological engineering. Human

We can not understand human niches unless you link niche architecture with cultural evolution and social change. Human change in ecology is essentially social, social learning and social development (4). Long-term changes in human niches are generated through evolutionary processes that affect ecological and cultural genetics (4, 5). Complex cultural packages such as agriculture are a long-term cumulative cultural evolutionary process promoted by social learning with high fidelity, large groups, cooperation within the group and multi-level selection (6, 7 ) To spread and spread.

The spread of Homo sapiens on all continents, the emergence of a large society, and the human change to the biosphere are the result of these evolutionary processes (4, 7). Interdisciplinary cooperation in a common evolutionary framework based on niche construction theory may lead human society to a better anthropological world (10).

Creatures evolved to survive in a particular niche. Livestock like a real dog has evolved to survive in a niche defined by human needs and preferences. Even though it is said that the product is "evolutionary" (although it is well designed even without a gene), it is necessary to survive in a corporate environment where demands are constantly demanding profits. AIBO was invented and flourished in the era of corporate wealth and generous research funds. However, when Sony faced financial distress, the new CEO tried to eliminate unnecessary expenses and ended the project. Each AIBO is left to everyone who can not destroy and finally repair the motor and gear

Developing into a human family line is a special niche that can not be seen in the minds of individuals, but it is a way to connect and share resources to ensure that people survive. Complex thinking power has evolved into a byproduct of these approaches. Which in turn contribute to changes in the human niche as part of an exponential process of co-evolution of human biology and culture. A by-product of this adaptation. However, unlike other primates, humans are exponential, creative and very important, and now they continue to change niches due to global warming and the influence of the Internet. This is an important feature of human meaning.