"Failed Alliances: The Truth About Neanderthal and Modern Human Mating"
Ludovic Slimak, an archaeologist, discusses his new book "The Naked Neanderthal: A New Understanding of the Human Creature," challenging the perception of Neanderthals as subhuman and emphasizing their unique creativity. He suggests that the mating between Neanderthals and modern humans may have been a result of failed alliances due to genetic differences, rather than a harmonious blending of populations. Slimak also reflects on the impact of human efficiency on biodiversity and the need for cultural transformation to prevent further destruction of the planet.